Leaders in congress and the executive branch face critical choices about the Earth system: how to prepare for and respond to disasters, what resources are needed to predict and manage extreme weather events, how to effectively manage the risks of climate change, and how to enhance our international competitiveness through research.
These policy choices can only be resolved effectively if they incorporate the insights and expertise of the scientific community.
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