CLIMATE · VERIFIED DEVELOPMENT
Climate Attribution Studies Gain Momentum
WHY IT MATTERS
Accurate climate attribution studies can inform policies and actions to mitigate the effects of climate change, ultimately reducing the impact of climate-related events on communities and ecosystems.
What happened
Climate attribution studies aim to identify the root causes of climate-related events. These studies rely on scientific knowledge to understand the relationship between human activities and environmental changes.
The term 'science' originates from the Latin verb 'scire,' meaning 'to know. ' This concept is closely tied to the idea of shared knowledge and understanding of right and wrong, as seen in the English words 'conscience' and 'omniscient.
' By applying scientific knowledge, researchers can better attribute climate-related events to human activities, ultimately holding those responsible accountable.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Science, Attribution Studies, & Identifying Climate Criminals
CleanTechnica · Steve Hanley · Discovery and factual synthesis only; publisher copyright terms apply