Includes bibliographical references and index.

Historical, scientific, and legal background -- The Federal, state, and local legal systems -- Federal policy, regulation, and markets -- State and regional climate change policy and regulation -- Local climate action plans, sustainability, and comprehensive planning -- Energy efficient buildings -- Green buildings and sites -- Green neighborhoods and transit oriented development -- Renewable energy : wind, solar, and beyond -- Sequestration -- Sea level rise adaptation and resiliency -- Appendix: Internet guide to climate change & sustainable development research.