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How Government Data Shows Climate Change Is Accelerating

The U.S. government measures the pace of climate change. Federal agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Oceanic and…

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Alison O'Leary

The Future of the National Climate Assessment

The National Climate Assessment sits somewhere between a scientific triumph and a political punching bag. Required by law, written by…

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GovFacts

Debate: Climate Denialism in the United States

The world's climate scientists have reached a clear verdict: Earth's climate is warming faster than ever before, and humans are…

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Alison O'Leary

What the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Does

In 1970, the United States government created the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to unify its weather, climate, and…

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GovFacts

Purpose of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a U.S. scientific agency with a broad mission that touches daily life,…

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GovFacts

Climate Predictions for the Next Decade

Our planet's climate is changing faster than at any point in modern history. As we look ahead to the next…

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