Assessment of climate change in the southwest United States [electronic resource] : a report prepared for the national climate assessment / edited by Gregg Garfin [and four others].

Acknowledgements
Abbreviations and Acronyms
1. Summary for Decision Makers
Part 1. Context. 2. Overview
3. The Changing Southwest
Part 2. Weather and Climate of the Southwest. 4. Present Weather and Climate: Average Conditions
5. Present Weather and Climate: Evolving Conditions
6. Future Climate: Projected Average
7. Future Climate: Projected Extremes
Part 3. Effects of Climate Change in the Southwest. 8. Natural Ecosystems
9. Coastal Issues
10. Water: Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation
11. Agriculture and Ranching
12. Energy: Supply, Demand, and Impacts
13. Urban Areas
14. Transportation
15. Human Health
16. Climate Change and U.S.-Mexico Border Communities
17. Unique Challenges Facing Southwestern Tribes
Part 4. Options and Research Needs. 18. Climate Choices for a Sustainable Southwest
19. Moving Forward with Imperfect Information
20. Research Strategies for Addressing Uncertainties
References
Glossary
Author and Review Editors
Reviewers.