This resolution formally declares that climate change , specifically that caused by fossil fuel combustion, is not a hoax but is grounded in sound science . It emphasizes the unequivocal evidence supporting human-caused greenhouse gas-driven climate change, citing a long history of scientific understanding and consensus. The resolution highlights historical warnings from scientists dating back to 1896, including those presented to the fossil fuel industry, about the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions. It references reports from organizations like NASA and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which confirm Earth's unprecedented warming and human activity as its principal cause. Furthermore, the resolution calls for Congress to protect legislatively mandated climate research programs , underscoring the importance of continued scientific inquiry and data collection on climate impacts.