| U.S. Climate Report Identifies Major Impacts | 16 June 08 |
 Drought, increased erosion, loss of species, damaged rangelands, and insect infestations are among the devastating consequences of climate change projected in a new USDA report. The United States Department of Agriculture's final report, The Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture, Land Resources, Water Resources and Biodiversity reflects a shift in the US administration's previous work on climate science. The report identifies current and anticipated impacts to resource based sectors and sets priorities for research, observation and decision support needs. Examples of more than 80 climate change impacts produce an uneven national map of harms and benefits. The report is part of a broader federal 'Strategic Plan for Climate Change', focusing on the next 25 to 50 years that will integrate climate change adaption into national forest, natural resource conservation, and farm services. USDA is taking a proactive approach, offering new tools to manage drought risks, estimate carbon footprints and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. View US Agriculture report, The Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture, Land Resources, Water Resources, and Biodiversity in the United States, 2008 (PDF) View May 27, 2008 Salt Lake Tribune article View May 28, 2008 New York Times article View May 28, 2008 Casper Star Tribune article View May 27, 2008 USDA article Sources: US Climate Change Science Program, USDA, Salt Lake Tribune, New York Times, Star Tribune |
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