The Blame Game: Scientists Point Fingers in Federal Report on Climate Change
A new federal report, the Fifth National Climate Assessment, released by the White House highlights the urgent need for bigger and bolder actions to address climate change. The report, compiled by over 500 authors, unequivocally states that humans are responsible for changes to Earth's climate and emphasizes that the choices made now will determine the severity of future climate change impacts. The report also reveals the increasing risks and impacts of climate change, including extreme heat waves, rising sea levels, and more frequent and intense extreme weather events. The United Nations also released a study showing that national climate plans are "strikingly misaligned" with scientific recommendations. Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change are underway, but the report warns that without deeper cuts in emissions and accelerated adaptation efforts, severe climate risks will continue to grow.