Climate Change's Thumbprint: Today & Tomorrow

A new federal report warns that global warming will post "substantial" dangers to human health in the United States, and while the nation can adapt overall, some people will be hit harder than others. The EPA study follows an earlier review by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program that examines changes in temperature and precipitation and makes projections on how things may look and feel in the fifty states in the coming decades. Our Choicework dialogue guide, Facing the Challenge of Climate Change, lays out the choices and a starting point for engaging the public on this critical problem.

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Homework For The New Administration And The 111th Congress

Entering a new era in Washington is a good time for many things, including a good hard look at what needs to be done to improve our education system, from pre-kindergarten all the way up through college. With that in mind, we've put together an education reform "to do" list for the president-elect and members of the 111th Congress. We invite you to check out the list and then log on to our site to discuss the education issues you feel should be priorities in 2009.

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