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UNKING AND COORDINATING PROGRAMS 



Because of the global nature of many environmental problems, U.S. envi- 

 ronmental R&D programs must operate in concert with those of other nations. 

 Industrialized counuies must share the burden of finding innovative solu- 

 tions to the challenges of today and tomorrow. Funhermore, the federal 

 environmental R&D eflfon will operate most effectively if it is linked closely 

 with complementary programs in academia, nongovernmental organizations, 

 and industry. The recommendations that follow suggest ways to improve 

 these interactions— both national and international. 



■ In order to strengthen the link between environmental R&D and policy 

 development, assessment capabilities across fedetal agencies should be ex- 

 panded. Funhermore, U.S. environmental R&D programs should be coupled 

 more closely with those of other nations. Greater cooperation among sci- 

 entific disciplines and among federal, nongovernmental, and industrial re- 

 search programs should be encouraged. 



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