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“I would like to draw three main conclusions. Number one, the earth is warmer in 1988 than at any time in the history of instrumental measurements. Number two, the global warming is now large enough that we can ascribe with a high degree of confidence a cause and effect relationship to the…” quote by Bill McKibben
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““I would like to draw three main conclusions. Number one, the earth is warmer in 1988 than at any time in the history of instrumental measurements. Number two, the global warming is now large enough that we can ascribe with a high degree of confidence a cause and effect relationship to the greenhouse effect. And number three, our computer climate simulations indicate that the greenhouse effect is already large enough to begin to effect the probability of extreme events such as summer heat waves.””

Bill McKibben

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Human activities have warmed the planet, linking greenhouse gases to extreme weather with high confidence.

In simple terms: Human activity causes warming and more extreme weather.

Key Takeaway

Recognize climate risks and act now.

Themes

climate change science risk policy

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

informative call to action

When to use this quote

  • policy advocacy
  • education
  • research
  • community planning

Key Concepts

greenhouse effect causality extreme events

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies reduce emissions quickly?
  • What adaptations are needed for extreme heat?
A Different Perspective

Uncertainty remains in precise future projections.

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