Confronting Climate Change in the Gulf Coast Region: Prospects for Sustaining Our Ecological Heritage is a comprehensive report released by the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Ecological Society of America and written by leading university and government scientists in the Gulf states. This report examines the potential impacts of climate change upon the various ecosystems of this diverse and rich region.
The report is designed to raise awareness of climate change and broaden understanding of its potential impacts and solutions. It is written in a readily accessible style for the general public, state and national policymakers, and business leaders
Below you can download pdf copies of the report, state-specific summaries, and issue-specific fact-sheets. Hard copies of these materials can be ordered from the UCS publications department
UCS has prepared a five-part powerpoint slide collection based on the findings of Confronting Climate Change in the Gulf Coast Region. This collection should be a useful tool for scientists and educators planning to speak about climate change along the gulf coast.
To download, please click on the respective section link below.
