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Congressional Research Service Releases: "Climate Change Adaptation by Federal Agencies: An Analysis of Plans and Issues for Congress"
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) since 2013 has identified the changing climate as one of the 30 most significant risks facing the federal government. This report reviews current actions of selected federal departments and agencies to adapt their own missions, infrastructure, operations, and personnel to impacts from projected climate change. It identifies common approaches among agencies, examples of specific actions, and notable barriers the federal government faces.
Click here to download the report.
