20: Research Strategies for Addressing Uncertainties

 

Research Strategies for Addressing Uncertainties builds on descriptions of research needs presented elsewhere in the book; describes current research efforts and the challenges and opportunities to reduce the uncertainties of climate change; explores ways to improve the understanding of changes in climate and hydrology; and emphasizes the use of research to inform decision making.

Citation: 

Busch, D. E., L. D. Brekke, K. Averyt, A. Jardine, and L. Welling. 2013. “Research Strategies for Addressing Uncertainties.” In Assessment of Climate Change in the Southwest United States: A Report Prepared for the National Climate Assessment, edited by G. Garfin, A. Jardine, R. Merideth, M. Black, and S. LeRoy, 462–482. A report by the Southwest Climate Alliance. Washington, DC: Island Press.

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Authors
David E. Busch (U.S. Geological Survey)
Levi D. Brekke (Bureau of Reclamation)
Kristen Averyt (University of Colorado, Boulder)
Angela Jardine (University of Arizona)
Leigh Welling (National Park Service)

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