Climate Change Impacts on the United States : The Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change

Our climate is now changing at a rapid rate, & even greater climate change is very likely in the 21st century. This Assessment has involved thousands of Americans in an ongoing national dialogue about climate change & its impacts. Its purpose is to synthesize, evaluate, & report on what we presently know about the potential consequences of climate variability & changes for the U.S. The report identifies key climatic vulnerabilities of particular regions & sectors in the context of other changes in the nation's environment, resources, & economy. It also explores ways Americans can adapt to an uncertain & continuously changing climate. Illustrated.Melillo, Jerry M. is the author of 'Climate Change Impacts on the United States : The Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change', published 2001 under ISBN 9780756708764 and ISBN 0756708761.