Press Releases

International Scientific Panel Approves Report on Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability.  Panel indicates high confidence that “anthropogenic warming over the last three decades has had a discernible influence on many physical and biological systems” Press release (dated 6 April 2007) from the U.S. Climate Change Science Program.  (posted 6 April 2007)

U.S. Climate Change Science Program Provides Key Contributions to IPCC Fourth Assessment.  Press release (dtd 16 February 2007) from the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. (posted 16 February 2007)

Brennan takes helm of U.S. Climate Change Science Program. Press release (dtd 19 June 2006) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).  (posted 19 June 2006)

Report reconciles atmospheric temperature trends.  "First of 21 reports from the U.S. Climate Change Science Program significantly revises, updates conclusions from previous key reports."  Press release (dtd 2 May 2006) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 

U.S. Climate Change Science Program Releases Our Changing Planet:The U.S. Climate Change Science Program for Fiscal Year 2006, press release (dated and posted 10 November 2005) from the CCSP.

Director of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program Announces Retirement Plans.  Press release (dtd 19 July 2005) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.  (link posted 19 July 2005)

CCSP, NRC Agree to Create Review Committee  for Advising, Evaluating Climate Research Activities.  Press release (dtd 27 June 2005).

U.S. Climate Change Science Program Releases Our Changing Planet: The U.S. Climate Change Science Program for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005. Press release (dtd 25 Aug 2004) from the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (posted 25 Aug 2004).

Climate Change Science Program Hosts Ecosystems Workshop.  Press release (dtd 23 Feb 2004) announcing workshop hosted by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) Ecosystems Interagency Working Group.  The three day workshop starts on 23 February 2004 and is being held in Silver Spring, Maryland.  During the three-day workshop, participants will provide input on specific areas of ecosystem science and work to develop approaches for conducting further research that will yield improved ecosystem management in the context of a changing climate. (posted 23 Feb 2004)

Bush Administration Launches Historic Federal Climate Change Initiatives.  "Advances Understanding of Climate Variability, Potential Responses and Options."  Press release (dtd 24 July 2003) from the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. (posted 24 July 2003)

Commerce Secretary Evans and Energy Secretary Abraham Unveil Climate Change Initiatives.  Commerce Secretary Don Evans and Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham will unveil the Bush Administration's strategic plan on long-term global climate variability and change at a press conference on Thursday, July 24. Press Release (dtd 23 July 2003) from the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. (posted 23 July 2003)

CCSP Announces New Release Date for Revised Strategic Plan.  Press Release (dtd 27 March 2003) from the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. (posted 27 March 2003)

Science Program Director Lauds NRC Study Plan Review.  Press release (dtd 27 Feb 2003) from the US Climate Change Science Program. (link posted 27 Feb 2003)

Dr. James R. Mahoney, Director of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program, Details U.S. Climate Science Efforts in Testimony Before Senate Panel. 
Announces U.S.- Sponsored Earth Observation Summit to Improve Climate, Ecosystem and Environmental Data.  Press release (dtd 8 January 2003) from the U.S. Department of Commerce.(link posted 8 Jan 2003)