Jan
31
Texas Drought the Product of Climate Change?
January 31, 2012 | 3 Comments
Is the 2011 Texas drought the product of climate change? NASA’s James Hansen and his colleagues say it is. Most scientists choose not to link specific weather events to climate change trends, but they’ve gathered data they say shows that the 2011 heat wave that hit both Texas and Oklahoma was “a consequence of global [...]
Oct
18
“Decision Making in a Changing Climate” – New World Resources Report
October 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The World Resources Institute, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Bank, released a new report today. The report, Decision Making in a Changing Climate, “focuses on climate change adaptation and decisions by national leaders with a focus on developing countries.” The report calls for [...]
Aug
2
National Ocean Policy
August 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment
National Ocean Policy Vision Statement “An America whose stewardship ensures that the ocean, our coasts, and the Great Lakes are healthy and resilient, safe and productive, and understood and treasured so as to promote the well being, prosperity, and security of present and future generations.” Nine National Priority Objectives 1. Ecosystem-Based Management 2. Coastal and [...]
Jul
21
Climate Change and Human Security
July 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The Collaborative Institute works consistently to identify and make clear the connections between climate change and human security, as well as the impact of climate change on oceans and what that means for human health and security. Likewise, global leaders are speaking and acting to bring these issues to the forefront. At the 6587. meeting [...]