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and predict global change...

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How are extreme events, such as droughts, floods, wildfires, heat waves, and hurricanes, related to climate variability and change?   See how we plan to address this question though our Strategic Plan.

See also: What scientists have said about the links between climate change and hurricanes.

Overview of U.S. Research on Climate and Global Change
(link to Climate Change Science Program)

Participants. Information organized according to participating government agency

International Research Cooperation

Assessments. Knowledge useful to decision-makers.

Calls for Proposals

Research Program Elements

Details on the topics of greatest interest to the USGCRP.

Climate Variability & Change

Global Carbon Cycle

Global Water Cycle

Ecosystems

Land Use / Land Cover Change

Human Contributions & Responses