Science and Technology: Climate Change

EPA researchers are working to better understand climate change and how the effects will vary by region and over time, and how societies and the earth's environment will adapt to or cope with climate change. EPA's climate change research is focusing on those areas where EPA has the most to offer assessments of the consequences of climate change on air quality, water quality, human health and ecosystem health.

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Climate Change: Research

Climate Change and Environmental Effects

Researchers are studying the impacts of climate change on the environment. The research is focused on providing innovative ways to adapt and mitigate or reduce the impacts of climate change that is happening now and will continue into the future.

Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

Research is supporting efforts to promote sustainable solutions to climate change by providing the scientific information, models, methods, and analytical tools that can be used to develop plans and strategies to adapt to changes to our climate and reduce the impact.

Climate Change and Human Health

Human beings are exposed to climate change through changing weather patterns and indirectly through changes in water, air, food quality and quantity, ecosystems, agriculture, and economy. At this early stage the effects are small but are projected to progressively increase in all countries and regions.

Climate Change: Tools

Innovative technologies hold the key to cost-effective timely solutions that minimize adverse environmental effects.

Climate Change: Science

EPA relies on sound science to safeguard both human health and the environment. The Agency conducts research on ways to prevent pollution, protect human health, and reduce risk.

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Funding Opportunities

STAR Global Change Research Program

The core purpose of the Global Change Research Program (GCRP) in EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD) is to provide scientific information, analysis tools and techniques for stakeholders and policymakers to deliver an effective response to the risks posed by global change.