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Wind turbines off the coast of Denmark. Sandia National Laboratories

To reduce many of the undesirable impacts of climate change, humans may adapt to changes already underway, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, or adopt policies to encourage more sustainable practices. Economics will determine to a large extent which responses or solutions are chosen.


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