§ 2901. Findings

The Congress finds and declares the following:

• (1) Weather and climate change affect food production, energy use, land use, water resources and other factors vital to national security and human welfare.
• (2) An ability to anticipate natural and man-induced changes in climate would contribute to the soundness of policy decisions in the public and private sectors.
• (3) Significant improvements in the ability to forecast climate on an intermediate and long-term basis are possible.
• (4) Information regarding climate is not being fully disseminated or used, and Federal efforts have given insufficient attention to assessing and applying this information.
• (5) Climate fluctuation and change occur on a global basis, and deficiencies exist in the system for monitoring global climate changes. International cooperation for the purpose of sharing the benefits and costs of a global effort to understand climate is essential.
• (6) The United States lacks a well-defined and coordinated program in climate-related research, monitoring, assessment of effects, and information utilization.