National Academies to fast-track a new climate assessment

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have announced a plan to fast-track a new climate assessment in response to the government's questioning of climate science. This assessment will provide an up-to-date and comprehensive review of the current state of climate science, including the latest research and findings. The decision to accelerate the process is a direct response to the growing skepticism towards climate change among policymakers. The assessment aims to provide a clear and authoritative voice on the scientific consensus surrounding climate change, its causes, and its potential impacts. The report will be prepared by a panel of leading experts in the field of climate science, and it is expected to be released within the next 12-18 months, significantly faster than the typical 5-year cycle for such assessments. The accelerated timeline reflects the urgency felt by the scientific community to address the growing public and political debate around climate change and to ensure that policymakers have access to the most up-to-date and reliable information.