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Second Major U.S. Climate Change Science Program Report Issued
On July 10, the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) announced the release of the second in a series of 21 Synthesis and Assessment (S&A) reports.  Coordinated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), this report is presented in two parts.  Part A, “Scenarios of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Atmospheric Concentrations,” uses computer-based scenarios to evaluate four alternative stabilization levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and the implications to energy and the economy for achieving each level.  Part B, “Global-Change Scenarios:  Their Development and Use,” examines how scenarios have been developed and used in global climate change applications, evaluates the effectiveness of current scenarios, and recommends ways to make future scenarios more useful. Press Release For CCSP information arrow

FY 2008 Office of Science Budget Request: Office of Science Budget Presentation by Dr. Raymond L. Orbach, Under Secretary for Science

02/05/07 :: FY 2008 Office of Science Budget Presentation by Under Secretary for Science Dr. Raymond L. Orbach More arrow
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For over 50 years the Biological and Environmental Research (BER) program has been advancing environmental and biomedical knowledge that promotes national security through improved energy production, development, and use; international scientific leadership that underpins our Nation’s technological advances; and research that improves the quality of life for all Americans. BER supports these vital national missions through competitive and peer-reviewed research at national laboratories, universities, and private institutions. In addition, BER develops and delivers the knowledge needed to support the President’s National Energy Plan.

Strategic Plan and Long Term Measures

BER supports the following DOE Strategic Plan goal: Science Strategic Goal General Goal 5, World-Class Scientific Research Capacity and Program Goal 05.21.00.00: Harness the Power of Our Living World. The Office of Science Strategic Plan details the goals and strategic plans for BER.

The following indicators establish specific long term goals in Scientific Advancement that the BER program is committed to, and progress can be measured by the Program Assessment Rating Tool.