...99 percent confident that the world really was getting warmer and that there was a high degree of probability that it was due to human-made greenhouse gases.
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Coal is the single greatest threat to civilization and all life on our planet.
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What this quote means
Coal is a major contributor to climate change and poses a significant risk to life on Earth.
James Hansen's quote highlights the immense danger that the continued reliance on coal for energy poses to the environment and humanity. As a fossil fuel that releases significant amounts of carbon dioxide and other pollutants when burned, coal is a driving force behind climate change, which threatens ecosystems, health, and the very fabric of civilization itself. Hansen emphasizes the urgency of transitioning to cleaner energy sources to safeguard the future of our planet.
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CoalCivilizationThreatClimate ChangeEnvironmentEnergy
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This quote could be used in a speech about climate change at an environmental conference.
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