Activities of government at multiple scales (green) affect climate risk (red) via multiple pathways, by decreasing or increasing greenhouse gas emissions (gray) and supporting adaptive (or maladaptive) actions (pink, purple). Adapted from Moore et al. 2022.
Figure 18.3. Activities of government at multiple scales (green) affect climate risk (red) via multiple pathways, by decreasing or increasing greenhouse gas emissions (gray) and supporting adaptive (or maladaptive) actions (pink, purple). Moreover, government actions are influenced by the opinion and interests of residents, businesses, and other organizations (orange), and they in turn shape the actions of households and businesses (pink, blue). Interacting actors are nested within multiple spatial scales (left) and also rely on different knowledge sources for decision-making (right). Adapted from Moore et al. 2022.

Frances C. Moore Unlocks Climate Change Realities in The Fifth National Climate Assessment

  • by Viendi Hoang

The Fifth National Climate Assessment is a comprehensive report that assesses the impacts of climate change on the United States. Released periodically, it provides a detailed overview of the current state of the climate, as well as projections for the future. The report addresses various sectors, including agriculture, health, ecosystems, and infrastructure, highlighting the risks and vulnerabilities associated with a changing climate. Notable findings include the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and the potential for significant economic and social consequences.

Frances C. Moore, a prominent climate economist, plays a key role in the report, contributing valuable insights to our understanding of the complex interplay between climate change and its consequences for the nation.

Read the 2023 Fifth National Climate Assessment:

https://nca2023.globalchange.gov/