Restructuring Federal Climate Research to Meet the Challenges of Climate Change

by Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council

Climate change is one of the most important global environmental problems facing the world today. Policy decisions are already being made to limit or adapt to climate change and its impacts, but there is a need for greater integration between science and decision making. This book proposes six priorities for restructuring the United States' climate change research program to develop a more robust knowledge base and support informed responses:

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309131731
• ISBN13: 9780309131735
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"