changing climate

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“In a series of UN reports, thousands of scientists and government reviewers agreed that limiting global temperature rise to no more than 1.5°C would help us avoid the worst climate impacts and maintain a liveable climate. Yet policies currently in place point to up to 2.8°C of warming by the end of the century.”
from — from — United Nations. (n.d.). What is climate change? | United Nations.

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carbon sequestration

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“Carbon sequestration is a natural process of storing carbon in a carbon pool.[2]: 2248  It plays a crucial role in effectively managing the global carbon cycle and limiting climate change by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. There are two main types of carbon sequestration: biologic (also called biosequestration) and geologic.[3]”
from — Wikipedia contributors. (2026, January 2). Carbon sequestration. Wikipedia

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carbon pricing

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“Carbon pricing is considered by many economists to be the most economically efficient way to reduce emissions,[9][10] taking into account the costs of both efficiency measures and the inconvenience of lesser fossil fuels.”
from — Wikipedia contributors. (2025b, November 27). Carbon price. 

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carbon markets

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“Parties that have successfully met their own emissions reduction targets can sell their extra reduction credits to finance enhanced climate action. This can move investments to areas and sectors, where emissions reductions can be achieved as efficiently as possible.”
from — Carbon Markets. (n.d.). UN Environment Programme. Retrieved January 4, 2026

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carbon footprint

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“Wild venison’s carbon footprint is dramatically lower than other meats — about 38 percent less than beef and 49 percent lower than lamb, according to conservationists Scottish Natural Heritage.”
From Barron’s

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