Time series of tropical cyclones in the Central North Pacific basin 1966 to 2010
Figure 2-6 Time series of tropical cyclones (tropical storms and hurricanes) in the Central North Pacific basin from 1966 to 2010. [...]
Communities & Cultures
Future Wind and Wave Projections for U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands
Summary How will the wave and wind patterns change in the Pacific? Using global climate projections to drive models of ocean wave generation, this [...]
Learning from Traditional Ecological Knowledge to Understand Climate Change Impacts
Summary How can native Hawaiians preserve their cultural ties to the land in a changing future climate? Using biocultural and participatory [...]
Predicting Future Bird Distributions in Micronesia
Summary How will Pohnpei’s birds deal with future forest changes? This project models bird species’ responses to long-term and large-scale [...]
CASE STUDY: Using Climate Forecasts to Save Money and Protect Human Health
PVT Land Company saw a forecast from NOAA for the upcoming season and moved quickly to make upgrades to handle heavy rains [...]
CASE STUDY: Fish populations respond to climate conditions
Download PDF (0.4 MB) Focus on Impacts Deanna Spooner (Pacific Islands Climate Change Cooperative) Fishing is a way of life in the Pacific Islands. [...]
CASE STUDY: Climate change likely to intensify freshwater disputes in Hawai`i
Hawai‘i has a history of intense legal fights over water. While some policy tools (such as the Public Trust) may help resolve these conflicts, it is likely that disputes will multiply and intensify as demand for water increases, possibly in the face of diminishing supply. [...]
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