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United Nations • Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.

I wasn't worried about climate change. Now I am.

Sabine Hossenfelder
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I wasn't worried about climate change. Now I am.
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2024Jan 27
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Sabine Hossenfelder

1.66M subscribers