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Learn how scientists can forecast where extreme events will occur and their severity. Also discussed will be what communities and governments can do to increase resiliency to extreme weather events and how the scientific community can help prepare citizens and government. 4 - 6:30 p.m. MST. Free

In this interactive panel discussion, scientists will discuss what characterizes an extreme weather event and how single events or trends in extreme weather are attributed to climate change. 4:30 - 6 p.m. MST. Free

In a one-hour, free webinar on Dec. 4, NPR's Marilyn Geewax will help you understand how fracking's unleashing of massive amounts of fossil fuels is changing all of our lives. Two times available: noon or 4pm ET.

Come to Dubai to learn how to stop overfishing and manage fish stocks for future generations, while creating new business opportunities.

Food, GMOs & FRACing don't mix. The organization Stop the Minisink Compression Station invites journalists to cover their rally, taking place at Union Square in Manhattan, noon-2pm.

At SETAC North America's 34th Annual Meeting, scientists from business, government and academia will present their latest research on topics ranging from honeybee pesticide risk to reclamation strategies on the Canadian oil sands.

As concrete channels inevitably age and reach the end of their design lives, river managers confront the question of what to do with this deteriorating infrastructure. Event takes place 8:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. in Berkeley, CA.

The IOM's Roundtable on Environmental Health Sciences, Research, and Medicine will host a free workshop (in Washington, DC and live webcast) on Identifying and Reducing Environmental Health Risks of Chemicals in Our Society. Industrial chemicals include chemicals used in industrial processes or commercial products, not including those found in food, pesticides, or pharmaceuticals. Registration required.

The loon is a key bioindicator of aquatic integrity for lakes and near shore marine ecosystems. Attend in person at the Jackson Fork Ranch in Bondurant, Wyoming or join the webcast, 11:00 AM MDT. Reporters will be able to ask questions at the conclusion of the presentations.