Sec. 2. FINDINGS

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## SEC. 2 FINDINGS The Congress finds and declares the following: ####

(1)Weather and climate change affect food production, energy use, water resources and other factors vital to national security and human welfare. ####

(2)An ability to anticipate natural and man-induced changes in climate would contribute to the soundness of policy decisions in the public and private sectors. ####

(3)Significant improvements in the ability to forecast climate on an intermediate and long-term basis are possible. ####

(4)Information regarding climate is not being fully disseminated or used, and Federal efforts have given insufficient attention to assessing and applying this information. ####

(5)Climate fluctuations and change occur on a global basis, and deficiencies exist in the system for monitoring global climate changes. International cooperation for the purpose of sharing the benefits and costs of a global effort to understand climate is essential. ####

(6)The United States lacks a well-defined and coordinated program in climate-related research, monitoring, assessment of effects, and information utilization.