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Drivers, feedbacks, attribution, and the policy-relevant uncertainties at the frontier of climate science.
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Climate change refers to the long-term shift in Earth's energy balance driven by changes in atmospheric composition. Here's the mechanism, the evidence behind it, and the questions that remain genuinely open.
By Dr. Lila Mendez · 5 min read
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A multi-decade synthesis suggests temperate forests may absorb 15–30% less carbon by 2050 than current models assume — driven by drought stress, pest expansion, and shifting growth seasons.
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