Weather vs climate: what's the difference?
Why one hot or cold day can never prove or disprove a trend.
Read the pageClimate Basics
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How do you tell good climate information from bad?
A six-question check you can use on any claim.
Read the pageIPCC AR6 Synthesis Report: summary
What the world's climate scientists agree on, in plain words.
Read the pageHeatwaves in Pakistan: what the evidence says
How fast Pakistan is warming, and who is most at risk.
Read the pagePakistan's 2022 floods: the PDNA summary
What the floods cost, and what recovery needs.
Read the pageKey facts
The numbers to know, each with its source and page.
Read the pageExtra, not required: Watch the four Climate Foundations episodes
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