IPCC Sixth Assessment Report: The Science Behind Climate Change
Understanding the Physical Basis of Climate Change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), providing the most comprehensive and up-to-date scientific understanding of the climate system and climate change.
Key Findings:
The report confirms that human influence has unequivocally warmed the atmosphere, ocean, and land. Continued greenhouse gas emissions will cause further warming and lead to widespread and severe impacts on the planet.
The report emphasizes the urgency of reducing emissions and adapting to the already-occurring impacts of climate change. It provides policymakers with a solid scientific foundation to make informed decisions and mitigate the risks associated with climate change.
The AR6 is a collaborative effort of leading scientists from around the world and represents the latest advancement in climate science knowledge. It serves as an essential resource for policymakers, researchers, and the public alike.
References:
- IPCC, 2021: Summary for Policymakers. In: Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis. Contribution of Working Group I to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [Masson-Delmotte, V., P. Zhai, A. Pirani, S.L. Connors, C. Péan, S. Berger, N. Caud, Y. Chen, L. Goldfarb, M.I. Gomis, M. Huang, K. Leitzell, E. Lonnoy, J.B.R. Matthews, T.K. Maycock, T. Waterfield, O. Yelekci, R. Yu and B. Zhou (eds.)]. Cambridge University Press. In Press.
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