Countering climate controversy
Climate science finds itself under the spotlight as never before. Over recent weeks, the inquiry into the work of the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia and revelations of non-peer reviewed literature and ‘bad’ science in the latest IPCC report on climate impacts has renewed interest in climate change issues. But what are the known facts of climate change; why do scientists talk about uncertainty, and what really happens during the IPCC review process?
Here, Met Office scientists help you understand the issues.
Climate change evidence
Our Chief Scientist, Professor Julia Slingo, explains some of the current evidence about climate change.
Explaining the evidenceClimate science is uncertain
Dr Vicky Pope, Head of Climate Advice, explains that all science is uncertain.
Uncertainty in scienceGlobal-average temperature records
Dr Peter Stott explains how global-average temperature records work.
Peter on temperatureYour questions answered
Julia Slingo answers your questions, in three parts, on YouTube.
Met Office YouTube channelIPCC review process explained
An overview of peer review and an IPCC author’s view of the peer review process.
IPCC review process explained