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Climate Change Adaptation: Strategic Federal Planning Could Help Government Officials Make More Informed Decisions

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By John B. Stephenson (au)
Year: 2009
Pages: 86
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 1437924646

Description

Changes in the climate attributable to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases may have significant impacts in the U.S. and the world. Greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere will continue altering the climate system into the future, regardless of emissions control efforts. Therefore, adaptation -- defined as adjustments to natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climate change -- is an important part of the response to climate change. This report examined: what actions federal, state, local, and international authorities are taking to adapt to a changing climate, and the challenges they face in their efforts to adapt; and actions that Congress and fed. agencies could take to help address these challenges. Charts and tables.

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