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Cities and States Prepare for the Impacts of Climate Change

Photo credit: suburbanbloke / Creative Commons Congress, it’s clear, is in no rush to settle on a plan to confront climate change . For many cities and states, especially those facing increased wildfire, flooding, and drought risks, this simply isn’t good enough—they have begun developing and implementing climate change adaptation plans to prepare for the expected threats…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Cities and States Prepare for the Impacts of Climate Change

"Crazy Weather" iPhone App Teaches Kids About Climate Change with Gorgeous Art and Rhymes

Images via Crazy Weather It’s tough to resist the absolutely beautiful artwork put forward by Crazy Weather, a new app for the iPhone and iPad that teaches kids about the impacts of global climate change on weather. The interactive app is a fairytale that tackles the problems of our warming planet, and all in an adorable rhyme. While the text is great, its the images that captivate. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Report: Forests Key to the Future of Clean Water

Photo via Chi King A new report by the US Forest Service shows that forests play a vital role in protecting watersheds from the impacts of climate change. After two years of research, Water, Climate Change, and Forests: Watershed Stewardship for a Changing Climate shows that ecosystems that have healthy watersheds can sustain changes and keep ecosystems functioning, especially if they’re from forested areas. So, protecting forests means protecting future water supplies…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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