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Ocean Acidification Hot Spots

OverviewUnited States, International
Ocean acidification, in which atmospheric carbon dioxide dissolves in seawater and creates an acid, poses a serious threat to the web of life underwater.

The Need for Flood Protection Standards

OverviewUnited StatesRob Moore
In January 2015, an executive order from President Obama updated the flood protection standard that will guide the design of federally funded projects in or near floodplains or along coastlines.

Sneezing and Wheezing

ReportUnited States
How climate change could increase ragweed allergies, air pollution, and asthma: 2015 update