The scientific evidence is now overwhelming: climate change presents very serious global risks, and it demands an urgent global response.
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The basic scientific conclusions on climate change are very robust and for good reason. The greenhouse effect is simple science: greenhouse gases trap heat, and humans are emitting ever more greenhouse gases.
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What this quote means
Climate change is driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases, which are scientifically proven to trap heat in our atmosphere.
In this quote, Nicholas Stern emphasizes the scientific consensus on climate change, highlighting that the greenhouse effect is a fundamental principle of science. He points out that human activities are significantly increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases, leading to more heat being trapped in the atmosphere, which is a central reason for ongoing climate change.
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In a climate change seminar discussing scientific consensus.
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