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

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