Which of the following best describes the responsibilities of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?
The IPCC advocates for countries to take political actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The IPCC collects measurements of greenhouse gases and temperatures over extended time periods to monitor changes in climate.
The IPCC directs its own original research on climate change.
The IPCC examines scientific research on climate change every 5–7 years, synthesizes the results, identifies implications, and issues reports summarizing current understanding.