Gregg, R.M., Behan, J., Gaines, L.J., Reynier, W., DeCrappeo, N., and Fiegener, R. 2016. Available Science
Assessment Project: Prescribed Fire and Climate Change in Northwest National Forests. Report to the
Department of the Interior’s Northwest Climate Science Center. |
2018 |
climate change impacts, natural resource management, conservation, assessment, climate adaptation, wildfire management |
Northwest |
Link |
Wood, Mary Christina (2018) "Tribal Tools & Legal Levers for Halting Fossil Fuel Transport & Exports Through the Pacific Northwest," American Indian Law Journal: Vol. 7 : Iss. 1 , Article 5.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.law.seattleu.edu/ailj/vol7/iss1/5 |
2018 |
Tribes, tools, fossil fuels, pipelines, environmental law, environmental justice |
Pacific Northwest |
Link |
Cushman, John H. “Reshaping the Supreme Court: What 2 Dissents on Climate Rules Tell Us.” Inside Climate News, 10 July 2018, insideclimatenews.org/news/28062018/justice-anthony-kennedy-retirement-environmental-laws-climate-change-case-massachusetts-v-epa-supreme-court?utm_source=InsideClimate News&utm_campaign=ee944cfe76-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_29c928ffb5-ee944cfe76-327881649. |
2018 |
"What frightens environmental advocates is how far out of step conservative justices have been with science in the past. It showed in Massachusetts v. EPA." |
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Spies, Thomas A.; Stine, Peter A.; Gravenmier, Rebecca; Long, Jonathan W.; Reilly, Matthew J.; Mazza, Rhonda, tech. coords. 2018. Synthesis of science to inform land management within the Northwest Forest Plan area: executive summary. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-970. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 186 p |
2018 |
Northwest Forest Plan, science, management, restoration, northern spotted owl, marbled murrelet, climate change, socioeconomic, environmental justice, U.S. Forest Service |
National |
Link |
Boyd-Barrett, Claudia. “Already Vulnerable Populations Face Greater Risks From Climate Change, Report Finds.” California Health Report, California Health Report, 6 Sept. 2018, www.calhealthreport.org/2018/08/28/already-vulnerable-populations-face-greater-risks-climate-change-report-finds/. |
2018 |
climate change, climate change impacts, tribal communities, extreme wildfires, extreme weather conditions, coastal flooding, community health |
California |
Link |
Cox, Lisa. “Global Temperature Rises Could Be Double Those Predicted by Climate Modelling.” The Guardian, 5 July 2018, www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jul/06/global-temperature-rises-could-be-double-those-predicted-by-climate-modelling. |
2018 |
"Temperature rises as a result of global warming could eventually be double what has been projected by climate models, according to an international team of researchers from 17 countries." |
Global |
Link |
Kathleen A. Wendt, Yuri V. Dublyansky, Gina E. Moseley, R. Lawrence Edwards, Hai Cheng, Christoph Spötl. Moisture availability in the southwest United States over the last three glacial-interglacial cycles. Science Advances, 2018; 4 (10): eaau1375 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aau1375 |
2018 |
groundwater, southwest, water table, rainfall patterns, climate change, historic patterns |
Southwest |
Link |
Driscoll, Emily V. “Toxic Spill in the Navajo Nation.” Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2018, blogs.scientificamerican.com/voices/toxic-spill-in-the-navajo-nation/. |
2018 |
climate change, disaster, adaptation, evaluation, water health, community health |
Navajo Nation |
Link |
Blasch K, Hundt S, Wurster P, Sando R, Berthelote A (2018) Streamflow contributions from tribal lands to major river basins of the United States. PLoS ONE 13(9): e0203872. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0203872 |
2018 |
stream flow, water, water resources, water management, natural resources, tribal lands |
Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, Missouri, Arkansas, California |
Link |
Kusnetz, Nicholas. “These Are the Toughest Emissions to Cut, and a Big Chunk of the Climate Problem.” Inside Climate News, 28 June 2018, insideclimatenews.org/news/28062018/global-warming-pollution-industrial-sources-cement-steel-trade-solutions-technology-shipping?utm_source=InsideClimate News&utm_campaign=ee944cfe76-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_29c928ffb5-ee944cfe76-327881649. |
2018 |
greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, climate change, climate adaptation, cement and steel emissions |
Global |
Link |
Begay, Jade, and Ayşe Gürsöz. “Why Defending Indigenous Rights Is Integral to Fighting Climate Change.” Independent Media Institute and Rainforest Action Network, 5 Sept. 2018, www.ecowatch.com/defending-indigenous-rights-climate-change-2602221014.html. |
2018 |
pollution, front-line communities, climate change impacts, community health, environmental justice |
National |
Link |
Kalliongis, Jamie, and Strategic Communications. “UN Spotlights Indigenous Peoples' Contribution to Global Goals.” Rights Resources, 9 May 2018, rightsandresources.org/en/blog/un-permanent-forum-spotlights-indigenous-peoples-contributions-to-global-goals/#.Wvx5n6QvyUn. |
2018 |
indigenous rights, land, resources, climate change, erosion, sustainable development, displacement |
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2018 |
world hunger, malnutrition, obesity, climate variability, climate change, agriculture |
International |
Link |
Pyper, Julia. “IRS Issues Favorable Tax Credit Guidance for New Solar Projects.” GTM, 22 June 2018, www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/irs-issues-favorable-tax-credit-guidance-for-new-solar-projects?utm_source=InsideClimate News&utm_campaign=ee944cfe76-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_29c928ffb5-ee944cfe76-327881649#gs.qZ1Esio. |
2018 |
solar panel, tax credit, investment, renewable energy |
National |
Link |
Kaeding, Danielle. “Tribal Forests More Diverse, Sustainable Than Surrounding Forests.” Wisconsin Public Radio, 25 Apr. 2018, https://www.wpr.org/tribal-forests-more-diverse-sustainable-surrounding-forests. |
2018 |
tribal forests, forest management, plant diversity |
Wisconsin |
Link |
Baumflek, M., Greenlaw, S. (2018). United States Department of Agriculture Southern Research Station. Traditional ecological knowledge helps researchers understand the effects of plant harvesting. |
2018 |
traditional ecological knowledge, sustainability, traditional harvesting and gathering, plant populations |
Maine, Northern America |
Link |
Tegel, S. (2018, September 17). A Native Answer to Climate Change. U.S. News. Retrieved September 18, 2018, from https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2018-09-17/indigenous-peoples-property-rights-may-help-slow-climate-change |
2018 |
indigenous rights, human rights, land management, climate change, Co2 emissions, illegal logging, deforestation |
South America |
Link |
Chamberlain, James L.; Emery, Marla R.; Patel-Weynand, Toral. 2018. Assessment of nontimber forest products in the United States under changing conditions. General Technical Report SRS-GTR-232. USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 268p. https://doi.org/10.2737/SRS-GTR-232 |
2018 |
nontimber forest products, forest health, natural resources, forests, rangelands, management, ecosystem services |
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Link |
Collins, Brandon M., et al. “How Does Forest Recovery Following Moderate-Severity Fire Influence Effects of Subsequent Wildfire in Mixed-Conifer Forests?” Fire Ecology, 30 Aug. 2018, doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42408-018-0004-x. |
2018 |
wildfire, wildfire impacts, forests, tree species, reburn |
North America |
Link |
Fialka, John. “A Wyoming Reservation Shows the New Face of Drought.” Scientific American, E&E News, 6 June 2018, www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-wyoming-reservation-shows-the-new-face-of-drought/. |
2018 |
climate change, drought, management, adaptation |
Wyoming |
Link |
Hanses, Terri. “Breaking a Sacred Trust: On the Exploitation of Traditional Knowledge.” Pacific Standard, 20 Sept. 2018, psmag.com/social-justice/breaking-a-sacred-trust. |
2018 |
traditional knowledge, TEK, restoration, knowledge protection |
Washington |
Link |
Southern Methodist University, and UA Communications. “Native Bison Hunters Amplified Climate Impacts on Prairie Fires.” UA News, 24 July 2018, uanews.arizona.edu/story/native-bison-hunters-amplified-climate-impacts-prairie-fires. |
2018 |
prescribed burns, fire management |
Prairie |
Link |
Gregg RM, Reynier W, Gaines LJ, BehanJ (editors). 2018. Available Science Assessment Process (ASAP): Sea Level Rise in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. Report to the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center. EcoAdapt (Bainbridge Island, WA) and the Institute for Natural Resources (Corvallis, OR). |
2018 |
climate adaptation, sea level rise, management, coastal planning |
Pacific Northwest, Northern California |
Link |
“The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Trap the Sun to Offset Energy Costs.” Department of Energy, Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs, 27 Aug. 2018, www.energy.gov/indianenergy/articles/confederated-tribes-umatilla-indian-reservation-trap-sun-offset-energy-costs. |
2018 |
energy, Office of Indian Energy, Co2 emissions, solar power |
Oregon |
Link |
Wake Forest Law Review, Vol. 53, No. 713 |
2018 |
climate change, science, indigenous population |
Global |
Link |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2018). Preparedness and safety messaging for hurricanes, flooding, and similar disasters. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. |
2018 |
disaster preparedness, public health, food safety, waterborne diseases, hurricanes, flooding, extreme weather |
National |
Link |
Fain, S.J.; Kittler, B.; Chowyuk, A. Managing Moist Forests of the Pacific Northwest United States for Climate Positive Outcomes. Forests 2018, 9, 618. |
2018 |
Forests, carbon sequestration, climate policy, forest policy, life cycle assessments, forest management |
Pacific Northwest |
Link |
Horsey, David. “Canadian Oil Pipeline Is a Threat to Puget Sound's Ecosystem.” The Seattle Times, The Seattle Times Company, 1 June 2018, www.seattletimes.com/opinion/canadian-oil-pipeline-is-a-threat-to-puget-sounds-ecosystem/. |
2018 |
Trans Mountain Pipeline, oil, sea life, San Juan Islands, Puget Sound |
Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Canada |
Link |
Swain, Dr. Elizabeth, et al. Multisolving at the Intersection of Health and Climate; Lessons from Success Stories. Climate Interactive, 2018, Multisolving at the Intersection of Health and Climate; Lessons from Success Stories, img.climateinteractive.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Multisolving-at-the-Intersection-of-Health-and-Climate-1.pdf. |
2018 |
health, climate change, climate change adaptation, community health |
International |
Link |
Littell, J. S., McKenzie, D., Wan, H. Y., & Cushman, S. A. (2018). Climate Change and Future Wildfire in the Western United States: An Ecological Approach to Nonstationarity. Earth's Future, 6(8). doi:https://doi.org/10.1029/2018EF000878 |
2018 |
wildfire, climate change, climate projections, wildfire preparedness |
Western United States |
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