List of Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is this platform for?

This platform is designed for climate researchers, data scientists, students, journalists, and policymakers who want structured access to scientific climate knowledge.

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Can I contribute my own tools or models?

Yes, Semantic Climate is an open-source community. You can contribute by improving existing scripts, adding new modules, or submitting climate-relevant datasets and models.

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Where can I report bugs or ask for help or suggest features?

You can:

• Use the GitHub Issues tab to report bugs or suggest features.

• Ask questions on Slack(if you're part of it).

• Bring up issues during volunteer meetings.

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Do I need coding experience to contribute?

Basic coding knowledge helps, but there are also tasks like annotation, testing, and documentation that don’t need coding.

Can I work on my own idea or tool?

Yes! You’re welcome to suggest and develop your own ideas related to the project goals.

How do I run the project tools?

Most tools are Python scripts or command-line tools. Instructions are in the README.

Where can I find the project code?

You can find all the code on the SemanticClimate GitHub repository.

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Why is making climate PDFs machine-readable important?

Because static PDFs are difficult to search, analyze, or connect with other knowledge sources programmatically.

Can I analyze local climate data using semanticClimate?

While the tools are designed for major global reports, they can be adapted to work with other structured or semi-structured documents.

What is a semantic dictionary?

A curated list of climate-related terms linked to standardized definitions, such as those from IPCC glossaries and Wikidata.

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Is semanticClimate suitable for beginners in coding?

Yes. The team emphasizes beginner-friendly tutorials and events to help you start with zero or low coding experience.

Are there opportunities to join student or volunteer programs?

Yes! The project actively welcomes students, interns, and open-source contributors through GitHub and events.

Is semanticClimate limited to climate change topics only?

It focuses on climate change but the core technologies can be extended to any structured scientific domain.

What is amilib used for in semanticClimate?

amilib is a Python library that provides tools to process, analyze, and structure climate-related documents, especially after they're converted from PDFs.