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A sign marking the 2011 closure of Nauset Marsh for shellfishing.

Red tide off to an early start on outer Cape

The green area represents waters around the Cape and Islands that state officials have nominated for a 'no discharge zone' designation. Yellow areas are already no discharge zones.

Cape and Islands the last piece in statewide no discharge zone

Black-bellied plovers typically spend their winters in the tropics, not Plymouth Harbor. If they can survive the winter, staying put may prove to be an energy-saving adaptation to climate change.

Mitigation no substitute for adaptation … and vice versa

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November 10, 2010 | 10:31 AM | By Heather Goldstone

Will clouds speed up or slow down climate change?

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In the spirit of exploring where uncertainty exists in our understanding of the Earth’s climate systems, I offer this – from the National Science Foundation’s Clouds: The Wild Card of Climate Change page:

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The ocean is the lifeblood of Cape Cod - culturally, economically, and ecologically. Climatide is an exploration of the tangible ways in which climate change is altering the ocean, and thus, life on Cape Cod. It's also a place where you can share your experiences with climate change and your vision for a sustainable future for Cape Cod. Heather Goldstone holds a Ph.D. in ocean science and has spent several years reporting on the Cape's unique environment and research community for the Cape and Islands NPR stations.

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