Introduction [Chapter 1]

Peter Backlund; Anthony Janetos; David Schimel; J. Hatfield; Michael G. Ryan; S. Archer; D. Lettenmaier

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Introduction [Chapter 1]

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Authors:

Peter Backlund, Anthony Janetos, David Schimel, J. Hatfield, Michael G. Ryan, S. Archer, D. Lettenmaier

Year:

2008

Type:

Miscellaneous

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Backlund, Peter; Janetos, Anthony; Schimel, David. 2008. The effects of climate change on agriculture, land resources, water resources, and biodiversity in the United States. Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.3. Washington, DC: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Climate Change Science Program: 11-20.

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Abstract

This report is an assessment of the effects of climate change on U.S. land resources, water resources, agriculture, and biodiversity. It is based on extensive examination of the relevant scientific literature, and is one of a series of 21 Synthesis and Assessment Products that are being produced under the auspices of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP). The lead sponsor of this particular assessment product is the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Parent Publication

The effects of climate change on agriculture, land resources, water resources, and biodiversity in the United States

Keywords

climate change, Synthesis and Assessment Products, US Climate Change Science Program (CCSP)

Citation

Backlund, Peter; Janetos, Anthony; Schimel, David; Hatfield, J.; Ryan, M.; Archer, S.; Lettenmaier, D. 2008. Introduction [Chapter 1]. In: Backlund, Peter; Janetos, Anthony; Schimel, David. 2008. The effects of climate change on agriculture, land resources, water resources, and biodiversity in the United States. Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.3. Washington, DC: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Climate Change Science Program: 11-20.