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Science is facing political resistance. A group of countries led by Saudi Arabia has delayed a key IPCC report on future climate action. Danish researchers say the work will continue regardless.

Danish researcher issues urgent appeal after historic collapse: »This work MUST go on!«

Science sees climate change unfolding. One of those documenting it is glaciologist Matthias Huss (left), co author of glacier reports published by the UN’s climate panel, the IPCC. He records every single change in the dying Plaine Morte glacier in Switzerland. Foto: Lærke Berg-pedersen
Science sees climate change unfolding. One of those documenting it is glaciologist Matthias Huss (left), co author of glacier reports published by the UN’s climate panel, the IPCC. He records every single change in the dying Plaine Morte glacier in Switzerland. Foto: Lærke Berg-pedersen

The world’s most important climate reports have always been shaped by political battles over every last comma and turn of phrase.

Countries know that every scientific conclusion will be used to press climate demands when the world gathers for summit meetings. And demands cost money.

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