Editing National Climatic Data Center (section)

==Climate focus==
The Center provided historical perspectives on [[climate]] which were vital to studies on global [[climate change]], the [[greenhouse effect]], and other [[environmental issues]]. The Center stored information essential to industry, agriculture, science, [[hydrology]], transportation, [[recreation]], and engineering. These services are still provided by the NCEI.

The NCDC said:
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Evidence is mounting that global climate is changing. While it is generally accepted that humans are negatively influencing the climate, the extent to which humans are responsible is still under study. Regardless of the causes, it is essential that a baseline of long-term climate data be compiled; therefore, global data must be acquired, quality controlled, and archived. Working with international institutions such as the [[International Council of Scientific Unions]], the [[World Data Centers]], and the [[World Meteorological Organization]], NCDC develops standards by which data can be exchanged and made accessible.<br /><br />NCDC provides the historical perspective on climate. Through the use of over a hundred years of weather observations, reference data bases are generated. From this knowledge the clientele of NCDC can learn from the past to prepare for a better tomorrow. Wise use of our most valuable natural resource, climate, is the goal of climate researchers, state and regional climate centers, business, and commerce.<ref>[http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/about/whatisncdc.html NCDC: What Is NCDC?]</ref>
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