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New Publication on the Effect of Climate Change on the Distribution of North American Birds

New Publication on the Effect of Climate Change on the Distribution of North American Birds

Researchers at NE CSC looked at data on 46 bird species from the last three decades to examine the effect of climate change on population growth and...

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Data Spotlight: New Statistically Downscaled Climate Data Available for the Conterminous U.S.

Data Spotlight: New Statistically Downscaled Climate Data Available for the Conterminous U.S.

A new statistically downscaled climate model dataset covering the conterminous U.S. is now available for download in the USGS GeoData Portal.

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How Will Forests Respond to Future Drought?

How Will Forests Respond to Future Drought?

Forests across the country have been impacted by increasingly prevalent drought conditions in the last two decades, according to a new study by...

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Some Birds and Reptiles Vulnerable to Climate Change in the Southwestern US

Some Birds and Reptiles Vulnerable to Climate Change in the Southwestern US

New study offers insights to minimize projected climate impacts through proactive land-management activities

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In Hot Water: Climate Change is Affecting North American Fish

In Hot Water: Climate Change is Affecting North American Fish

Climate change is already affecting inland fish across North America -- including some fish that are popular with anglers. Scientists are seeing a...

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New Research Details How Big Game Follow Spring Green-Up

New Research Details How Big Game Follow Spring Green-Up

New research measures how animal movements are aligned with spring green-up

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Alaska CSC Scientists Build a Foundation for Climate Adaptation in Alaska

Alaska CSC Scientists Build a Foundation for Climate Adaptation in Alaska

A team of Alaska Climate Science Center researchers have undertaken a three-year effort to create a dynamically downscaled model that can better...

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USGS Climate Change and Wildlife Program Receives Award for Leadership in Climate Adaptation

USGS Climate Change and Wildlife Program Receives Award for Leadership in Climate Adaptation

The USGS National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center and Department of the Interior Climate Science Centers have been awarded honorable...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado Natural Heritage Program, and USGS Receive 2016 Climate Adaptation Leadership Awards

Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado Natural Heritage Program, and USGS Receive 2016 Climate Adaptation Leadership Awards

Colorado demonstrates responsive, action-oriented approach to climate change, gains national attention with award. 

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USGS Assesses Carbon Potential of Alaska Lands

USGS Assesses Carbon Potential of Alaska Lands

Fate of Alaska's large carbon reserves could affect greenhouse gas concentration.

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Amid ‘Bad Year’ for Coral New Tool Helps Prioritize Reefs Threatened by Bleaching

Amid ‘Bad Year’ for Coral New Tool Helps Prioritize Reefs Threatened by Bleaching

A new dataset released last week helps prioritize coral reef management in the face of climate change. The dataset was developed by the Pacific...

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No Junk-Food Diet for Urban Honey Bees

No Junk-Food Diet for Urban Honey Bees

New research from Southeast Climate Science Center supported researchers finds that honey bees in urban areas stick to a flower-nectar diet, steering...

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