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20 Apr 2018 |
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CDC Grand Rounds: Climate Change and Health – From Science to Practice
Changes occurring in the world’s climate pose significant threats to human health and wellbeing and will have even greater impacts in the future. These threats are wide-ranging, including decreased air quality and increases in extreme weather events, wildfire, and illnesses transmitted by water, and disease-carriers, such as ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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The President Speaks on the Impacts of Climate Change on Public Health
President Obama delivered remarks at Howard University on the impact of climate change on our public health. April 7, 2015.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Infographic: Sea level rise
We know seas are rising and we know why. The urgent questions are by how much and how quickly.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change and Extreme Heat Infographic
CDC infographic on climate change and extreme heat
20 Apr 2018 |
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Food Waste in the U.S. Is…
The United States wastes a staggering amount of food, resulting in environmental problems, billions in economic costs, and a lost opportunity to help feed the 50 million Americans who are food insecure. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree has now introduced two pieces of legislation to address this program—HR 4184, the Food Recovery ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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The Clean Power Plan Protects Our Environment, Health & Economy
The Clean Power Plan will cut harmful carbon pollution from the power sector that’s fueling climate change. The plan protects our environment and comes with big benefits for our health. And it will strengthen and grow our clean energy economy.
20 Apr 2018 |
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INFOGRAPHIC: Made in America: Clean Energy Jobs
America’s clean energy investments are paying off—renewable energy is helping employ Americans all over the country. According to a report from Environmental Entrepreneurs, clean energy is leading the way for greater innovation, more sustainable jobs, and partnerships that are driving workforce development.
20 Apr 2018 |
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INFOGRAPHIC: Offshore Wind Outlook
Offshore wind is an untapped energy resource for the United States – offering overr 4,000 GW of electricity potential, or four times the nation’s current total generation capacity.
20 Apr 2018 |
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INFOGRAPHIC: The Road to Fuel Efficiency | Department of Energy
Fuel economy standards are set periodically to ensure that vehicles are keeping up with the times—here’s a snapshot of how fuel economy standards have changed over time.