What is the National Climate Assessment and Why You Should Give a Damn | Coastal Conundrum

Adapting to climate change is going to be a challenge and in spite of all we hear about climate change denial,  the federal government is investing heavily in understanding and addressing the complex climate risks headed our way.  On this episode of the Coastal Conundrum podcast, Bill O'bierne welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Payne and Dr. Roger Pulwarty, two of the principle authors of the Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA), the definitive report on climate science and policy published in America.  They take us inside Volume I, the Climate Science Special Report, and Volume II, Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation in the United States.  Local, state and federal coastal managers have got to have up-to-date and authoritative science and clear policy guidance to make smart choices and that's what the NCA provides.  Dr. Payne and Dr. Pulwarty explain the NCA and why it's critical we all catch up to the science, the risks, and the massive policies choices looming ahead.   The NCA reports are chock full of great information but they can be huge and intimidating.  Jeff and Roger tell us how to navigate and get the most out of the Assessment.  Only on the Coastal Conundrum podcast and American Shoreline Podcast Network.  Subscribe today!