2025-05-05
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Happy Monday, listeners, and happy May.
I hope the weather is pleasantly springy wherever you're listening from.
For Scientific American Science Quickly, I'm Rachel Feldman.
Let's kick off the month with a quick roundup of some science news you may have missed last week.
First, a crucial report on climate change is under threat.
The National Climate Assessment, published by the federal government every few years since 2000,
provides the most comprehensive look at how climate change is impacting the U.S.
It looks at things like sea level rise and wildfire smoke mitigation,
and it analyzes climate change's impacts on areas including health, farming, and the economy.
Private companies, nonprofits,
and state and local governments use the information in the assessment to help navigate the effects of climate change.
According to the Los Angeles Times,