The National Academies Press released a new report, “Abrupt Impacts of Climate Change: Anticipating Surprises,” providing an updated overview of the potential effects of climate change.

The report focuses on high impact events, identifies key vulnerabilities, and advocates for the development of an Abrupt Change Early Warning System in order to effectively anticipate and respond to these disasters when, the report argues, they occur.

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Sources: National Academies Press