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Most scientific experts agree that climate change is already occurring and has potentially catastrophic consequences for all of life on Earth. The Paris climate talks of 2015 have, for the first time, reached a global consensus on the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Go online and research the main agreements reached in this historic global climate accord. What roles do you think scientists, politicians, and citizens will need to play to cut emissions and limit global warming?
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Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, 9e, Access Code
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