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1 online resource (xxi, 503 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps. |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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America's climate choices
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America's climate choices.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 421-474). |
| Summary |
"Climate change is occurring, is caused largely by human activities, and poses significant risks for--and in many cases is already affecting--a broad range of human and natural systems. The compelling case for these conclusions is provided in Advancing the Science of Climate Change, part of a congressionally requested suite of studies known as America's Climate Choices. While noting that there is always more to learn and that the scientific process is never closed, the book shows that hypotheses about climate change are supported by multiple lines of evidence and have stood firm in the face of serious debate and careful evaluation of alternative explanations. As decision makers respond to these risks, the nation's scientific enterprise can contribute through research that improves understanding of the causes and consequences of climate change and also is useful to decision makers at the local, regional, national, and international levels. The book identifies decisions being made in 12 sectors, ranging from agriculture to transportation, to identify decisions being made in response to climate change. Advancing the Science of Climate Change calls for a single federal entity or program to coordinate a national, multidisciplinary research effort aimed at improving both understanding and responses to climate change. Seven cross-cutting research themes are identified to support this scientific enterprise. In addition, leaders of federal climate research should redouble efforts to deploy a comprehensive climate observing system, improve climate models and other analytical tools, invest in human capital, and improve linkages between research and decisions by forming partnerships with action-oriented programs."--Publisher's description. |
| Contents |
Introduction: science for understanding and responding to climate change -- What we know about climate change and its interactions with people and ecosystems -- A new era of climate change research -- Integrative themes for climate change research -- Recommendations for meeting the challenge of climate change research -- Changes in the climate system -- Sea level rise and the coastal environment -- Freshwater resources -- Ecosystems, ecosystem services, and biodiversity -- Agriculture, fisheries, and food production -- Public health -- Cities and the built environment -- Transportation -- Energy supply and use -- Solar radiation management -- National and human security -- Designing, implementing, and evaluating climate policies. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Climatic changes -- United States.
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Climatic changes. |
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United States. |
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Global temperature changes -- Environmental aspects.
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Global temperature changes -- Environmental aspects. |
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Global temperature changes. |
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Greenhouse gases -- Environmental aspects -- United States.
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Greenhouse gases -- Environmental aspects. |
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Greenhouse effect, Atmospheric -- Environmental aspects -- United States.
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Greenhouse effect, Atmospheric -- Environmental aspects. |
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Greenhouse effect, Atmospheric. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on Advancing the Science of Climate Change.
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National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate.
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| Added Title |
America's climate choices |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Advancing the science of climate change. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2010 0309145880 (OCoLC)626823522 |
| ISBN |
9780309145893 (electronic book) |
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0309145899 (electronic book) |
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0309145880 (paperback) |
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9780309145886 (paperback) |
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