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11/22/2018

This article discusses the findings of a major report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) regarding the urgent need for global action on climate change. The report highlights the devastating impacts of a temperature increase of 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit (1.5 degrees Celsius) above preindustrial levels and outlines the steps that need to be taken to limit global warming to this threshold. It emphasizes the urgent need for unprecedented changes in all aspects of society, including energy, land use, transportation, and industry, in order to mitigate the worst effects of climate change. The article also highlights the potential consequences if adequate action is not taken, such as increased risks to food supply, water scarcity, and heightened frequency of extreme weather events.

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