The beginning lists the findings of the report for example number 8 states that climate disruptions to agriculture have been increasing and are projected to become more severe of this century. Underneath this statement is goes on in further detail what they mean. There are twelve findings listed. The next section shows the supporting evidence for all of the points. You find out the temperature has increased, there are more types of extreme weather, hurricanes and their intensity have increased and these are only a few examples. They don’t state things and expect you to take them as fact. They use scientific evidence to support what they say. It is written to be understood by most people. There are plenty of charts and graphs to illustrate their points. Seeing these can make the information easier to absorb.
The document doesn’t just show what is wrong with the climate in present day. It discusses where things will be if the changes continue. It talks about some of things being done to combat the changes and to prepare for what’s ahead. This isn’t a threatening document. It doesn’t feel like doomsday but it is a wake up call. Things are changing and we need to be aware of what is going on and why. It isn’t something to be ignored and the document talks about what has already been done to push back. Everyone involved in this project understood the importance of what they were doing. This is why there were so many people who went to workshops and listening session, people who proofread and edited, and those who oversaw the project. If you are curious about where they got their information, the back has a list of references and a list of the lead authors in different areas. Also in the back, you will find a list of the photographs taken, who took then and where they were taken. This document is very useful to anyone interested in climate change. If you are not particularly interested but need to know more, consider reading Climate Change. It is broken down by regions so you can research just one part of the country. Come by and take a look. It will be worth your time.