More than 300 scientists were involved in the peer review process before the report's publication, co-ordinated by the US Global Change Research Programme.

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The review of the report is under way with a public process meeting at the council's civic hall before an all-day select committee style hearing on 21 November.

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The GAO is still planning on publishing its second report, requested by Congress, on the foreclosure review process and one that is expected to be damaging to all parties involved.

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