<human>:  What is the latest scientific research on climate change?
<bot>: The latest scientific research on climate change suggests that human activity is the primary cause of rising global temperatures. Research shows that emissions from burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and alterations in land use are contributing to global warming and climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a number of reports in the past few years outlining the potential risks that climate change poses to the environment and human health.