Scientific Assessment of the Effects of Global Change on the United States

The report summarizes and integrates recent findings from several Synthesis and Assessment Products of the U.S. Climate Change Program as well as from assessments of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Executive Summary ». Summary and Findings ».  Full Report ».

Revised Research Plan for the U.S. Climate Change Science Program

This plan provides direction for addressing remaining uncertainties in climate science, including impacts at regional scales and adaptation options. The plan also emphasizes the need for strengthened communication of scientific studies to decision-makers across the United States. Executive Summary ». Full Report ».

Chairman

John H. Marburger III

Committee on Environment and Natural Resources (CENR)

Co-Chairs
Sharon Hays, OSTP
Conrad Lautenbacher, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
George Gray, Environmental Protection Agency

Committee on Homeland and National Security (CHNS)

Co-Chairs
Stanley Sokul, OSTP
Jay Cohen, Department of Homeland Security
John Young, Department of Defense

Committee on Science (CoS)

Co-Chairs
Sharon Hays, OSTP
Arden Bement, National Science Foundation
Elias Zerhouni, National Institute of Health

Committee on Technology

Co-Chairs
Richard Russell, OSTP
Bud Albright, Department of Energy
James Turner, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Nestor R. Ramirez
Executive Director