The potential effects of global climate change on the United States

Book · Sun Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:5474372

Smith, J B; Tirpak, D A ^[1]

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1. US Environmental Protection Agency (US)

This book addresses the effects of climate change in vital areas such as water resources, agriculture, sea levels, and forests. It also focuses on wetlands, human health, rivers, and lakes. It analyzes policy options for mitigating the effects of global warming-including energy efficiency, alternative technologies, reforestation options, CFC reductions and other options for limiting greenhouse gases. It includes: Global Climate Change, Methodology, California, Great Lakes, Agriculture, Forests, Biological Diversity, Urban Infrastructure, Electricity Demand, and Research Needs.

• OSTI ID: 5474372
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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