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Global Change and the Earth System describes what is known about the Earth system and the impact of changes caused by humans. It considers the consequences of t

The ocean has absorbed a significant portion of all human-made carbon dioxide emissions. This benefits human society by moderating the rate of climate change, b

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international body for assessing the science related to climate change. It provides policyma

The problems related to the process of industrialisation such as biodiversity depletion, climate change and a worsening of health and living conditions, especia