The editors have compiled the following list of organizations concerned with the issues debated in this book. The descriptions are derived from materials provided by the organizations. All have publications or information available for interested readers. The list was compiled on the date of publication of the present volume; the information provided here may change. Be aware that many organizations take several weeks or longer to respond to inquiries, so allow as much time as possible.

Center for Global Change Science (CGCS)

77 Massachusetts Ave., MIT 54-1312, Cambridge, MA 02139

(617) 253-4902 • fax: (617) 253-0354

e-mail: cgcs@mit.edu • website: http://web.mit.edu

CGCS at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology addresses long-standing scientific problems that impede accurate predictions for changes in the global environment. The long-term goal of CGCS is to accurately predict environmental changes by utilizing scientific theory and observations to understand the basic processes and...