"Against a backdrop of fires and floods, researchers are meeting virtually to finalise a key climate science study.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is preparing the most comprehensive assessment on the state of global heating since 2013.

Over the next two weeks, the scientists will go through their findings line by line with representatives of 195 governments.

Experts say the report will be a "wake-up call" to governments."

Matt McGrath reports for BBC News July 25, 2021. [2]