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Audi awards $100K to Caltech to support development of new CliMA climate model

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Audi of America (AoA) and the Audi Environmental Foundation are awarding a $100,000 grant to the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), the lead institution in the Climate Modeling Alliance (CliMA). This model is intended to be capable of “zooming in” to examine detailed regional information as well. Source: CliMA.

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California to transition clean vehicle rebate program to helping low-income residents

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Once funding has been exhausted, the program will close to new applications, and updated information will be available on the CVRP website. The CVRP program is part of California Climate Investments, which funds the program with auction proceeds from the state’s Cap-and-Trade program.

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Scientists call for careful use of time scales, reference dates and statistical approaches in analyzing climate change trends to avoid distortion and hampering of response

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2009, 1949?1976, Is it warming?”, “Is it cooling?”), and these outlets are often the major information source for the general public and policy makers on the issue of climate. The trendlines show temperature trends from 1949 to 1976, 1977 to 2009, and 1949 to 2009. 1976, and 1977?2009. Credit: ACS, Stevenson et al.

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CARB launches $25M pilot program to help small trucking fleets transition to zero-emission technologies

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Interested fleets are invited to attend an informational session about this new pilot program on 2 August. Launched by CARB in 2009, HVIP, which provides point-of-sale vouchers for the purchase of zero-emission trucks and buses, plays a crucial role in the deployment of zero-emission and near-zero-emission technologies.

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National Science Foundation review exonerates climate scientist

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Mann, internationally known for his studies of climate change, was under investigation for allegations of research impropriety that surfaced in 2009 after thousands of stolen e-mails were published online. —Henry Foley.

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National Academies to Hold Summit on Americas Climate Choices

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In response to a request from Congress, the National Academies have initiated a suite of studies called America’s Climate Choices designed to inform and guide the US response to climate change. Panels include: Limiting the Magnitude of Future Climate Change. Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change.

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US DOI report highlights impacts of climate change on Western water resources

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Projected median temperature change in °F (of 112 climate projections) over the Western United States, 2070–2099 relative to 1950–1979. The report, which responds to requirements under the SECURE Water Act of 2009, details several increased risks to western United States water resources during the 21 st century. Source: DOI.