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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 2901. Findings
The Congress finds and declares the following:
(1) Weather and climate change affect food production, energy
use, land use, water resources and other factors vital to
national security and human welfare.
(2) An ability to anticipate natural and man-induced changes in
climate would contribute to the soundness of policy decisions in
the public and private sectors.
(3) Significant improvements in the ability to forecast climate
on an intermediate and long-term basis are possible.
(4) Information regarding climate is not being fully
disseminated or used, and Federal efforts have given insufficient
attention to assessing and applying this information.
(5) Climate fluctuation and change occur on a global basis, and
deficiencies exist in the system for monitoring global climate
changes. International cooperation for the purpose of sharing the
benefits and costs of a global effort to understand climate is
essential.
(6) The United States lacks a well-defined and coordinated
program in climate-related research, monitoring, assessment of
effects, and information utilization.
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