The scientific evidence is now overwhelming: climate change presents very serious global risks, and it demands an urgent global response.
Nicholas SternRead
There is still time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, if we take strong action now.
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What this quote means
We can still prevent severe climate change effects by acting decisively now.
This quote emphasizes the urgency of taking immediate and strong action to mitigate climate change's worst consequences. It conveys a hopeful message that, despite the challenges we face, proactive measures can lead to a better outcome for the environment and society as a whole.
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Climate ChangeActionEnvironmentUrgencySustainability
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at the climate conference, I quoted, 'There is still time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, if we take strong action now.' to inspire immediate action.
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