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Advance Global Change Science

Advance Global Change Science

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Understanding global change is critical to our Nation’s welfare and economic vitality. USGCRP conducts state-of-the-art research to understand the interactive processes that influence the total Earth system—which includes the atmosphere, oceans, land, ice, ecosystems, and people.
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Prepare the Nation for Change

Prepare the Nation for Change

Across America and around the world, people are making decisions to effectively minimize and prepare for global change. USGCRP creates a strong scientific foundation for informing and enabling these decisions.
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Assess the U.S. Climate

Assess the U.S. Climate

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Assessments are essential tools for linking science and decision making. USGCRP has a legal mandate to conduct a National Climate Assessment every four years, the most recent of which was released in May 2014.

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Coordinate Internationally

Coordinate Internationally

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NASA satellite image of Taipei, a coastal city in Asia vulnerable to climate impacts
The long-term strength of U.S. global change research depends on close engagement with international efforts. USGCRP's international partnerships enhance scientific exchange and enable more informed, science-based decisions—domestically and globally.
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Link Climate & Health

Link Climate & Health

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Smog over Los Angeles
Climate change has direct and indirect effects on human health. USGCRP coordinates climate and health-related research, assessment, and engagement efforts in partnership with organizations in the U.S. and around the world.

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Provide Data & Tools

Provide Data & Tools

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Time series of observational data
Decision makers need global change information that is centrally accessible, clearly described, authoritative, and relevant. To meet this need, USGCRP is developing a new web-based approach to information provision.
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Make Our Science Accessible

Make Our Science Accessible

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The Southeast by night
As the leading Federal authority on global change science, USGCRP and our member agencies play a key role in engaging and educating citizens about climate and related global change.

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