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At the heart of the CCC’s advice is the use of robust and up-to-date scientific evidence. The Committee includes eminent scientists such as Lord Robert May, Professor Sir Brian Hoskins, Professor Martin Parry, Professor Tim Palmer and Lord John Krebs. The CCC also works closely with many of the UK’s leading research centres, including the Met Office, Hadley Centre and Walker Institute. The evidence for human-induced climate change is clear, supported by a vast body of theory and observation developed over many years. As with any area of scientific research, there are still some gaps and uncertainties, but there is a strong case for action based on a large body of evidence which shows that:
Here we set out the some of the science which underpins our advice on carbon budgets. But this is not a comprehensive review - more detailed introductions are available from specialist science groups such as the Royal Society, the Geological Society, the Government Office of Science, the American Institute of Physics and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). In this section, you can find information on:
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