What we think about these things will affect what we feel we can do about them. |
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If climate change is already happening, we need to think about ADAPTING to new climates. This means finding ways to live with them. |
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If climate change is caused by humans, we need to REDUCE our emissions of greenhouse gases. This may limit the effect we are having, and is sometimes called mitigation. |
Most scientists agree that humans are playing some part in accelerating climate change. Many countries are therefore responding on that basis.
What is being done? |