GCRIO Announcements

Arctic Observing Network (AON): Toward a U.S. Contribution to Pan-Arctic Observing (NSF 08-42)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:16:59 GMT

Arctic Observing Network Report Published. [posted 29 April 2008)

Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.5

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:36:45 GMT

(Effects of Climate Change on Energy Production and Use in the United States) available at GCRIO online catalog. (posted 10 April 2008)

WIREC 2008 Ministerial Bulletin

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:56:28 GMT

A summary report (dtd 11 March 2008) of the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference 2008 published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). (posted 12 March 2008)

Advancing the Fundamental Sciences:

Wed, 10 Mar 2008 17:56:50 GMT

Proceedings of the Forest Service National Earth Sciences Conference, San Diego, CA, 18-22 October 2004. (posted March 2008)

Warmer World May Mean Less Fish

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:07:01 GMT

Press release (dtd 22 February 2008) from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Global Warming Adding to Pollution and Over-Harvesting Impacts on the World's Key Fishing Grounds Says New UNEP - "In Dead Water" - Report. (posted March 03 2008)

Status of Caribbean Coral Reefs after Bleaching and Hurricanes in 2005

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:06:25 GMT

Report (dtd 2008) from the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network and partners, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, ReefBase, and Reef Check. (link posted 17 Jan 2008)

Climate change: Impacts, vulnerability and adaptation in developing countries

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:16:58 GMT

(dtd Dec 2007). A new publication from the UNFCCC has been released highlighting the concerns and needs of developing countries in adapting to the effects of climate change. (link posted 5 Feb 2008)

Climate Change 2007: Mitigation of Climate Change.

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:18:36 GMT

Summary for Policymakers and Technical Summary available from GCRIO Online Catalog. (posted 16 January 2008)

Climate Change 2007: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability.

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:18:02 GMT

Summary for Policymakers and Technical Summary available from GCRIO Online Catalog. (posted 16 January 2008)

EPA Analysis of the Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 - Part 2

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Research (dtd Jan 2008) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (link posted 15 Jan 2008)

Energy Market and Economic Impacts of the Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:34:07 GMT

Report (dtd Jan 2008) from the Energy Information Administration responding to a request from Senators Bingaman and Specter for an analysis of S. 1766, the Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. (link posted Jan 2008)

Energy Outlook Update to Address Impacts of Recent Energy Legislation

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:33:24 GMT

Press release (dtd 3 Jan 2008) from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The EIA will be updating recently released projections of U.S. energy demand and supply through 2030 to reflect the provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, signed into law on 19 Dec 2007.

Early Release of the Reference Case from the Annual Energy Outlook 2008.

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:08:06 GMT

The AEO2008 presents long-term projections of energy supply, demand, and prices through 2030. The AEO2008 Early Release only includes the reference case, which projects that energy-related U.S. CO2 emissions would increase 25% from 2006 through 2030. The full publication, including complete documentation and over 30 additional cases examining energy markets will be released early 2008. (link posted 13 December 2007)

Climate Change: Science Update 2007 [PDF]

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:11:56 GMT

Report (dated 29 November 2007) from the Congressional Research Service. (link posted 29 Nov 2007)

A Time for Change: Improving the Federal Climate Change Research and Information Program.

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:00:22 GMT

Hearing (on 14 Nov 2007) before the U.S. Congress, Senate, Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.

Earth Observations from Space: The First 50 Years of Scientific Achievements

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:08:18 GMT

Report (released November 2007) from the National Research Council. (link posted 9 November 2007)

Examining the Human Health Impacts of Global Warming.

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:49:31 GMT

Hearing (held on 23 Oct 2007) before the U.S. Congress, Senate, Committee on Environment and Public Works. (link posted 23 Oct 2007)

Climate Change Research: Agencies Have Data-Sharing Policies but Could Do More to Enhance the Availability of Data from Federally Funded Research [PDF].

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:46:16 GMT

Report (released 23 Oct 2007) from the U.S. Congress, Government Accountability Office (GAO). Also available: report highlights [PDF] . (links posted 23 Oct 2007)

Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites: Progress Has Been Made, but Improvements Are Needed to Effectively Manage Risks [PDF].

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:43:57 GMT

Report (release 23 October 2007) from the U.S. Congress, Government Accountability Office (GAO). Also available: report highlights [PDF] . (links posted 23 Oct 2007)

Hearing Examines Black Carbon and Global Warming.

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:00:52 GMT

Hearing (18 Oct 2007) held by the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Disappearing Polar Bears and Permafrost: Is a Global Warming Tipping Point Embedded in the Ice?

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:31:55 GMT

Hearing (17 October 2007) before the U.S. Congress, House of Representatives, Committee on Science and Technology. Witnesses included Dr. Richard Alley (Pennslvania State University), Dr. Glenn Juday (University of Alaska) , Dr. Sue Haseltine (Department of Interior), and Ms. Kassie R. Siegel (Center for Biological Diversity). Click here for the Webcast.(links posted 17 Oct 2007)

Arctic Sea Ice Shatters All Previous Record Lows.

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:36:01 GMT

"Diminished summer sea ice leads to opening of the fabled Northwest Passage." Press release (dtd 1 October 2007) from the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). (link added 1 Oct 2007).