The Potential Effects of Global Climate Change on the United States

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.