Presents an overview of the U.S. Global Change Research Program & discusses seasonal to interannual climate fluctuations & related events, climate change over the next few decades, stratospheric ozone depletion & increased UV radiation, changes in land cover & in terrestrial & marine ecosystems, crosscutting aspects of global change research, & international cooperation. Includes highlights of recent USGCRP research results, the proposed USGCRP budget for FY 1996, FY95-FY96 USGCRP budget by program, a history of the USGCRP, & related acronyms list. Illustrated.