Tools and methodologies for reducing uncertainties in climate change knowledge are now available, but it is disputed to what extent increased confidence in data will lead to increased action on carbon emissions.
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Contestabile, M. Measurement challenges. Nature Clim Change 2, 563–565 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate1642
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