Royal Society response to President of the USA's speech

In response to the President of the USA's speech at the UN today, the Royal Society has said:

“Climate change is real - the burning of fossil fuels and other human activities is resulting in fundamental changes to our planet. It is increasing the risk of extreme weather, warming the ocean and causing ice caps to melt resulting in sea level rise, and threatening ecosystems, lives and livelihoods across the world. 

“That is the conclusion of rigorously tested and reviewed scientific evidence, built up over decades. To suggest it is a ‘con job’ is flying in the face both of what we can observe, and of the physics.”

Eric Wolff, Chair of the Royal Society’s Biodiversity, Environment and Climate Committee