Human-induced global warming is now accepted in the scientific community. Researchers, policy makers, and industry leaders are coming to terms with what can be done today to halt and reverse the human contributions to global climate change.

The government and the environment: setting the precedent -- International recognition of climate change -- International recognition of climate change -- Historical U.S. response to climate change -- Regulating carbon dioxide -- Reducing automobile emissions -- Making buildings more energy efficient -- Reducing carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation -- Reducing agricultures contribution to global warming -- Forests and land use -- Moving away from the carbon economy -- Adapting to climate change -- Government climate change challenges.