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This page lists the most recent publications related to climate change. It includes publications issued since 1990.

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Climate Change Adaptation

Federal Efforts to Provide Information Could Help Government Decision Making
GAO-12-238T, Nov 16, 2011

Health Care

Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
GAO-12-252CG, Nov 15, 2011

Homeland Security

Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
GAO-12-167CG, Oct 17, 2011

Chesapeake Bay

Restoration Effort Needs Common Federal and State Goals and Assessment Approach
GAO-11-802, Sep 15, 2011

Homeland Security

Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
GAO-11-900CG, Aug 8, 2011

Technology Assessment

Climate Engineering: Technical Status, Future Directions, and Potential Responses
GAO-11-71, Jul 28, 2011

Climate Change Adaptation

Aligning Funding with Strategic Priorities
GAO-11-876T, Jul 28, 2011

Climate Change

Improvements Needed to Clarify National Priorities and Better Align Them with Federal Funding Decisions
GAO-11-317, May 20, 2011

Environmental Protection Agency

Major Management Challenges
GAO-11-422T, Mar 2, 2011

Department of the Interior

Major Management Challenges
GAO-11-424T, Mar 1, 2011

Climate Change Issues

Options for Addressing Challenges to Carbon Offset Quality
GAO-11-345, Feb 15, 2011

Climate Change

A Coordinated Strategy Could Focus Federal Geoengineering Research and Inform Governance Efforts
GAO-10-903, Sep 23, 2010

Coast Guard

Efforts to Identify Arctic Requirements Are Ongoing, but More Communication about Agency Planning Efforts Would Be Beneficial
GAO-10-870, Sep 15, 2010

Carbon Trading

Current Situation and Oversight Considerations for Policymakers
GAO-10-851R, Aug 19, 2010

Financial Markets and Institutions

Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
GAO-10-955CG, Aug 16, 2010

Financial Markets and Institutions

Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
GAO-10-954CG, Aug 10, 2010

Climate Change

The Quality, Comparability, and Review of Emissions Inventories Vary Between Developed and Developing Nations
GAO-10-818, Jul 30, 2010

Department of Energy

Further Actions Are Needed to Improve DOE's Ability to Evaluate and Implement the Loan Guarantee Program
GAO-10-627, Jul 12, 2010

Financial Markets and Institutions

Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
GAO-10-891CG, Jul 12, 2010

Environmental Satellites

Planning Required to Mitigate Near-term Risks and Ensure Long-term Continuity
GAO-10-858T, Jun 29, 2010

Coal Power Plants

Opportunities Exist for DOE to Provide Better Information on the Maturity of Key Technologies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions
GAO-10-675, Jun 16, 2010

Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards; Final Rule
GAO-10-739R, May 21, 2010

Financial Markets and Institutions

Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
GAO-10-752CG, May 19, 2010

Environmental Satellites

Strategy Needed to Sustain Critical Climate and Space Weather Measurements
GAO-10-456, Apr 27, 2010

Climate Change

Preliminary Observations on Geoengineering Science, Federal Efforts, and Governance Issues
GAO-10-546T, Mar 18, 2010

Climate Change

Observations on Options for Selling Emissions Allowances in a Cap-and-Trade Program
GAO-10-377, Feb 24, 2010

Federal Research

NASA Should Better Inform Researchers about How to Appeal Dissemination Decisions
GAO-10-200, Dec 3, 2009

Energy-Water Nexus

Many Uncertainties Remain about National and Regional Effects of Increased Biofuel Production on Water Resources
GAO-10-116, Nov 30, 2009

Climate Change Adaptation

Strategic Federal Planning Could Help Officials Make More Informed Decisions
GAO-10-175T, Oct 22, 2009

NASA

Briefing on National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Programs and Associated Activities
GAO-10-87R, Oct 15, 2009

Climate Change Adaptation

Strategic Federal Planning Could Help Government Officials Make More Informed Decisions
GAO-10-113, Oct 7, 2009

Climate Change Adaptation

Information on Selected Federal Efforts To Adapt To a Changing Climate (GAO-10-114SP, October 7, 2009), an E-supplement to GAO-10-113
GAO-10-114SP, Oct 7, 2009

Climate Change Policy

Preliminary Observations on Options for Distributing Emissions Allowances and Revenue under a Cap-and-Trade Program
GAO-09-950T, Aug 4, 2009

Climate Change Trade Measures

Estimating Industry Effects
GAO-09-875T, Jul 8, 2009

Climate Change Trade Measures

Considerations for U.S. Policy Makers
GAO-09-724R, Jul 8, 2009

Aviation and Climate Change

Aircraft Emissions Expected to Grow, but Technological and Operational Improvements and Government Policies Can Help Control Emissions
GAO-09-554, Jun 8, 2009

Alaska Native Villages

Limited Progress Has Been Made on Relocating Villages Threatened by Flooding and Erosion
GAO-09-551, Jun 3, 2009

Climate Change

Observations on Federal Efforts to Adapt to a Changing Climate
GAO-09-534T, Mar 25, 2009

Clean Coal

DOE Should Prepare a Comprehensive Analysis of the Relative Costs, Benefits, and Risks of a Range of Options for FutureGen
GAO-09-465T, Mar 11, 2009

Forest Service

Emerging Issues Highlight the Need to Address Persistent Management Challenges
GAO-09-443T, Mar 11, 2009

Climate Change

Observations on the Potential Role of Carbon Offsets in Climate Change Legislation
GAO-09-456T, Mar 5, 2009

NASA

Projects Need More Disciplined Oversight and Management to Address Key Challenges
GAO-09-436T, Mar 5, 2009

Environmental Protection Agency

Major Management Challenges
GAO-09-434, Mar 4, 2009

Department of the Interior

Major Management Challenges
GAO-09-425T, Mar 3, 2009

Federal Land Management

Potential Effects and Factors to Consider in a Move of the Forest Service into the Department of the Interior
GAO-09-412T, Feb 24, 2009

Climate Change Science

High Quality Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data are a Cornerstone of Programs to Address Climate Change
GAO-09-423T, Feb 24, 2009

Clean Coal

DOE's Decision to Restructure FutureGen Should Be Based on a Comprehensive Analysis of Costs, Benefits, and Risks
GAO-09-248, Feb 13, 2009

Transportation Research

The Department of Transportation Has Made Progress in Coordinating and Reviewing Its Research Activities
GAO-09-361T, Feb 12, 2009

Federal Land Management

Observations on a Possible Move of the Forest Service into the Department of the Interior
GAO-09-223, Feb 11, 2009

Clean Air Act

Historical Information on EPA's Process for Reviewing California Waiver Requests and Making Waiver Determinations
GAO-09-249R, Jan 16, 2009

Natural Hazard Mitigation and Insurance

The United States and Selected Countries Have Similar Natural Hazard Mitigation Policies but Different Insurance Approaches
GAO-09-188R, Dec 22, 2008

International Climate Change Programs

Lessons Learned from the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme and the Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism
GAO-09-151, Nov 18, 2008

Climate Change

Federal Actions Will Greatly Affect the Viability of Carbon Capture and Storage As a Key Mitigation Option
GAO-08-1080, Sep 30, 2008

Carbon Offsets

The U.S. Voluntary Market Is Growing, but Quality Assurance Poses Challenges for Market Participants
GAO-08-1048, Aug 29, 2008

International Affairs

Food Insecurity Persists in Sub-Saharan Africa despite Efforts to Halve Hunger by 2015
GAO-08-1007R, Jul 17, 2008

Environmental Satellites

Polar-orbiting Satellite Acquisition Faces Delays; Decisions Needed on Whether and How to Ensure Climate Data Continuity
GAO-08-899T, Jun 19, 2008

Food Safety

Selected Countries' Systems Can Offer Insights into Ensuring Import Safety and Responding to Foodborne Illness
GAO-08-794, Jun 10, 2008

International Food Security

Insufficient Efforts by Host Governments and Donors Threaten Progress to Halve Hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2015
GAO-08-680, May 29, 2008

Climate Change

Expert Opinion on the Economics of Policy Options to Address Climate Change
GAO-08-605, May 9, 2008

Aviation and the Environment

NextGen and Research and Development Are Keys to Reducing Emissions and Their Impact on Health and Climate
GAO-08-706T, May 6, 2008

Energy

Economic and Other Implications of Switching from Coal to Natural Gas at the Capitol Power Plant and at Electricity-Generating Units Nationwide
GAO-08-601R, May 1, 2008

Wildland Fire Management

Federal Agencies Lack Key Long- and Short-Term Management Strategies for Using Program Funds Effectively
GAO-08-433T, Feb 12, 2008

Climate Change Research

Agencies Have Data-Sharing Policies but Could Do More to Enhance the Availability of Data from Federally Funded Research
GAO-07-1172, Sep 28, 2007

Natural Hazard Mitigation

Various Mitigation Efforts Exist, but Federal Efforts Do Not Provide a Comprehensive Strategic Framework
GAO-07-403, Aug 22, 2007

Climate Change

Agencies Should Develop Guidance for Addressing the Effects on Federal Land and Water Resources
GAO-07-863, Aug 7, 2007

Climate Change

Financial Risks to Federal and Private Insurers in Coming Decades are Potentially Significant
GAO-07-820T, May 3, 2007

Climate Change

Financial Risks to Federal and Private Insurers in Coming Decades are Potentially Significant
GAO-07-760T, Apr 19, 2007

Climate Change

Financial Risks to Federal and Private Insurers in Coming Decades Are Potentially Significant
GAO-07-285, Mar 16, 2007

Crude Oil

Uncertainty about Future Oil Supply Makes It Important to Develop a Strategy for Addressing a Peak and Decline in Oil Production
GAO-07-283, Feb 28, 2007

Climate Change

Federal Agencies Should Do More to Make Funding Reports Clearer and Encourage Progress on Two Voluntary Programs
GAO-06-1126T, Sep 27, 2006

Climate Change

Greater Clarity and Consistency Are Needed in Reporting Federal Climate Change Funding
GAO-06-1122T, Sep 21, 2006

Climate Change

EPA and DOE Should Do More to Encourage Progress Under Two Voluntary Programs
GAO-06-97, Apr 25, 2006

Climate Change

Federal Reports on Climate Change Funding Should Be Clearer and More Complete
GAO-05-461, Aug 25, 2005

Climate Change Assessment

Administration Did Not Meet Reporting Deadline
GAO-05-338R, Apr 14, 2005

Climate Change

Analysis of Two Studies of Estimated Costs of Implementing the Kyoto Protocol
GAO-04-144R, Jan 30, 2004

Climate Change

Selected Nations' Reports on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Varied in Their Adherence to Standards
GAO-04-98, Dec 23, 2003

Climate Change

Trends in Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Emissions Intensity in the United States and Other High-Emitting Nations
GAO-04-146R, Oct 28, 2003

Climate Change

Preliminary Observations on the Administration's February 2002 Climate Initiative
GAO-04-131T, Oct 1, 2003

Freshwater Supply

States' View of How Federal Agencies Could Help Them Meet the Challenges of Expected Shortages
GAO-03-514, Jul 8, 2003

Climate Change

Information on Three Air Pollutants' Climate Effects and Emissions Trends
GAO-03-25, Apr 28, 2003

International Environment

U.S. Actions to Fulfill Committments Under Five Key Agreements
GAO-03-249, Jan 29, 2003

International Environment

U.S. Actions to Fulfill Commitments Under Five Key Agreements
GAO-02-960T, Jul 24, 2002

Climate Change

Observations on EPA's March 2000 Climate Change Report
RCED-00-166R, Jun 5, 2000

Aviation and the Environment

Aviation's Effects on the Global Atmosphere Are Potentially Significant and Expected to Grow
RCED-00-57, Feb 18, 2000

International Environment

Experts' Observations on Enhancing Compliance With a Climate Change Agreement
RCED-99-248, Aug 23, 1999

Climate Change

Observations on EPA's April 1999 Climate Change Report
RCED-99-235R, Jul 14, 1999

International Environment

Information on Global Environment Facility's Funding and Projects
RCED-99-149, Jun 15, 1999

Climate Change

Observations on the April 1999 Report on Climate Change Programs
T-RCED-99-199, May 20, 1999

International Environment

Literature on the Effectiveness of International Environmental Agreements
RCED-99-148, May 1, 1999

Climate Change

Basic Issues in Considering a Credit for Early Action Program
RCED-99-23, Nov 27, 1998

Environmental Protection

EPA's Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Request
RCED-98-259R, Sep 29, 1998

Climate Change

Information on Limitations and Assumptions of DOE's Five-Lab Study
RCED-98-239, Sep 8, 1998

Climate Change

Information on the U.S. Initiative on Joint Implementation
RCED-98-154, Jun 29, 1998

Global Warming

Administration's Proposal in Support of the Kyoto Protocol
T-RCED-98-219, Jun 4, 1998

Department of Energy

Proposed Budget in Support of the President's Climate Change Technology Initiative
RCED-98-147, Apr 10, 1998

Federal Workforce

Agencies' Policies and Views on Flexiplace in the Federal Government
GGD-97-116, Jul 3, 1997

Global Warming

Information on the Results of Four of EPA's Voluntary Climate Change Programs
RCED-97-163, Jun 30, 1997

Environmental Protection Issue Area

Active Assignments
AA-97-20(2), Apr 15, 1997

International Environment

U.S. Funding of Environmental Programs and Activities
RCED-96-234, Sep 30, 1996

Global Warming

Difficulties Assessing Countries' Progress Stabilizing Emissions of Greenhouse Gases
RCED-96-188, Sep 4, 1996
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