1. WHAT WE KNOW: THE REALITY, RISKS AND RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE 1 2. WHAT WE KNOW: THE REALITY, RISKS AND RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE 2     The  AAAS  Climate  Science…

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