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Crowd-Sourcing Tornado Data, and Other Climate Talks
From crowd-sourcing tornado data to teaching Harlem high-school students about climate change and climate justice, IRI scientists will share a number of fascinating projects at the annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society
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El Niño: Resources for Journalists
El Niño is earth’s most powerful climate cycle, influencing weather and affecting crops, water supplies and public health globally. What may be the strongest El Niño ever measured is now getting underway, and is already affecting parts of the world.
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Mapping Tool Lets Users Pinpoint Hazards Data
The SEDAC Hazards Mapper is designed for disaster risk managers, humanitarian response organizations, public health professionals, journalists and others needing a quick assessment of the potential dangers posed by a major hazardous event or developing emergency.
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Sandy’s Impact Lingers, Particularly for Children
Researchers Find Increased Chances of Mental Health Issues
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How Climate Change Is Exacerbating the Spread of Disease
Contagious diseases are on the rise as a result of climate change and other rapid environmental and social changes. A number of climate-sensitive diseases are expected to worsen with higher temperatures and more extreme weather.
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IRI@AGU: Schedule of Events + Q&As
Four scientists and one PhD student from the International Research Institute for Climate and Society are attending the 2013 American Geophysical Union’s Fall Meeting. Below are links to Q&As with each of the presenters and the schedule of their posters and presentations.
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Disaster Readiness Center Joins Earth Institute
Shaping Local, Global Responses to Natural and Manmade Threats
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Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Widespread in Hudson River, Study Finds
Ongoing Risks Come From Sewage
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A Healthy Collaboration
IRI just renewed an agreement with the World Health Organization to be a collaborative center. Research scientist and center director Madeleine Thomson talks about past successes and future research directions.
