Elizabeth N Brewster (EDT) Climate Change Adaptation

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Changes in the climate attributable to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases may have significant impacts in the United States and the world. For example, climate change could threaten coastal areas with rising sea levels. 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 book examines the complex issue of climate change and suggests that government-wide strategic planning, with the commitment of top leaders, can integrate activities that span a wide array of federal, state, and local entities.