Decades of independent observations and improved methods strengthen the evidence that greenhouse gases are changing Earth’s ...

One of the most pervasive misunderstandings of climate — even among some who publish on climate — is the belief that any long-term trend in a measured climate variable indicates a change in climate, ...

Adaptation refers to efforts to reduce the risks of climate variability and change and make a system more resilient. Adapting agriculture to climate change can better prepare farmers and producers for ...

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Small islands around the world are facing serious and immediate challenges from climate change. Many people living in the Pacific islands and East Timor report their climate is changing. Climate ...