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Global Climate Change

Global climate models developed by the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predict glacial retreat, rises in sea level, and other impacts on human and natural activity, from agriculture to migratory patterns. RAND researchers have studied and are continuing to examine the effects of climate change, particularly how governments and businesses respond to both observed changes and projected scenarios.

Research conducted by: RAND Infrastructure, Safety, and Environment; Pardee Center for Longer Range Global Policy; Improving Decisions in a Complex and Changing World; Environment, Energy, and Economic Development Program

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California's Water Challenges — Oct 25, 2011

David Groves discusses an innovative approach to dealing with the many challenges that may contribute to sustainable and affordable solutions of long term water supplies in California.

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What Constitutes an Effective Approach to Limiting Greenhouse Gases? — Apr 12, 2009

In this Congressional Briefing, Michael Toman, former director of the RAND Environment, Energy, and Economic Development Program, moderates a discussion on greenhouse gases.