Advancing the science of climate change: America's Climate Choices

Introduction: science for understanding and responding to climate change

What we know about climate change and its interactions with people and ecosystems

A new era of climate change research

Integrative themes for climate change research

Recommendations for meeting the challenge of climate change research

Changes in the climate system

Sea level rise and the coastal environment

Freshwater resources

Ecosystems, ecosystem services, and biodiversity

Agriculture, fisheries, and food production

Public health

Cities and the built environment

Transportation

Energy supply and use

Solar radiation management

National and human security

Designing, implementing, and evaluating climate policies.