Access “The Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation.”In November, 2011, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released “The Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation.” More than 800 authors, from thousands of nominations, participated in preparing additional reports for release in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
Scientific reports suggest climate shifts are affecting global food production. The IPCC is taking the view climate change is a reality and the question now is how our species will adapt.
Access “The Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation.”
Apply the Four Tests of Worthiness and evaluate the IPCC arguments in support of the claims:
1. Climate change is occurring.
2. One major contributing factor is human activity.
3. Steps need to be taken to manage the risks of extreme events and disasters resulting from climate change.