The U.S. Climate Change Science Program. Vision for the Program and Highlights of the Scientific Strategic Plan

Abstract

Climate shapes the environment, natural resources, the economy, and other aspects of life in all countries of the world. Natural and human induced changes in climate, as well as the options suggested for adapting to or slowing changes, may have substantial environmental, economic, and societal consequences. Decision makers, resource managers, and other interested citizens need reliable science-based information to make informed judgments regarding policy and actions. Figure 1 illustrates some of the range and complexity of the climate system elements that must be considered in addressing short- and long-term climate change issues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA465627

Entities

Organizations

  • Executive Office of the President of the United States

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Climate Change
  • Environment
  • Environmental Health
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Geography
  • Greenhouse Effect
  • Greenhouse Gases
  • Storm Surges
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Strategic Security Studies