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INFOGRAPHIC: Wind Energy in America
America is one of the largest, fastest-growing markets for wind power development in the world.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Food Recovery Act
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree’s Food Recovery Act takes commonsense steps to reduce food waste while helping feed millions of Americans.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Introducing commonsense bill to standardize food date labeling
The current dizzying array of date labels on food products—such as “sell by,” “use by,” and “expires on”— confuses consumers and contributes to 90 percent of Americans prematurely tossing perfectly safe food
20 Apr 2018 |
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Weatherization Plus Health: A Public Health Perspective
Weatherization Plus Health: A Public Health Perspective
20 Apr 2018 |
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When Every Drop Counts: Protecting Public Health During Drought Conditions—A Guide for Public Health Professionals
This document provides an overview of basic drought- and water-related information and principles, as well as numerous drought-related public health effects.This document also contains information regarding drought preparation and response. Those which should be conducted before, and in the early stages, and those relevant to late ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States: The Second National Climate Assessment
This report is the Second National Climate Assessment. It summarizes the science of climate change and the impacts of climate change on the United States, at present and in the future. It is largely based on results of USGCRP research, and integrates those results with related research from around the world. This report discusses ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change Impacts in the United States: The Third National Climate Assessment
The full report of the National Climate Assessment provides an in-depth look at climate change impacts on the U.S. It details the multitude of ways climate change is already affecting and will increasingly affect the lives of Americans.The Highlights Report provides a concise version of the full report including an Overview, select ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change and Extreme Heat Events
Extreme heat events pose a serious danger to people throughout the United States. Studies conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have shown that exposure to extreme heat can increase discomfort and fatigue, cause heat cramps, and increase emergency room visits and hospitalizations. It can also kill. From ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Presdent’s State, Local, and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience: Recommendations to the President
Across America, states, cities, and communities are taking steps to protect themselves from extreme weather and other climate impacts. As part of his Climate Action Plan, President Obama signed an Executive Order on November 1st, 2013 establishing a Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience to advise the Administration on how ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States
Climate change is a significant threat to the health of the American people. The impacts of human-induced climate change are increasing nationwide. Rising greenhouse gas concentrations result in increases in temperature, changes in precipitation, increases in the frequency and intensity of some extreme weather events, and rising sea ...