Edgerton, L.T.2010-02-152010-02-151991http://hdl.handle.net/1969.3/25442140 pThis book outlines stat, national, and international actions to respond to the effects of sea level rise and global climate change on coastal communities and ecosystems. The analysis includes: Implications: What will sea level rise mean in terms of damage to human health, property, and natural resources? Federal and state agencies: Who is responsible for coastal policies? Hown can existing programs be used to adapt to sea level rise? International actions: What will sea level rise mean for other countries? How should we model our international efforts? Recommendations: What should the international institutions, the president, Congress, and federal and state governments do now?greenhouse effectsea level changesresource conservationhabitat lossengineeringenvironmental legislationglobal warminggovernment policyBook