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Climate change is real. Climate change is being substantially increased by humans and the carbon we put into the atmosphere. And it appears to be speeding up. If science has made any mistakes, science has been underestimating it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Climate change is a serious and rapidly worsening issue largely caused by human activity.
In this quote, James Balog emphasizes the urgency and reality of climate change, pointing out that human actions, particularly the emission of carbon, are significantly accelerating this crisis. He suggests that the scientific community may have underestimated the severity and speed of climate change, urging a reevaluation of our understanding of this critical issue.
Themes
Climate ChangeEnvironmentCarbonScienceHuman Impact
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation about the impact of human activity on the environment, I would quote Balog to emphasize our responsibility.
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