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	[[File:climate-change-33.gif\|900px\|thumb\|center\|Figure 1. Sixty years of global warming.<ref>While these data are from NASA, this image was downloaded from http://bgr.com/2014/01/29/global-warming-gif-video/ on September 4th, 2015.</ref>]]		[[File:climate-change-33.gif\|900px\|thumb\|center\|Figure 1. Sixty years of global warming.<ref>While these data are from NASA, this image was downloaded from http://bgr.com/2014/01/29/global-warming-gif-video/ on September 4th, 2015.</ref>]]

	There are various signs indicating that climate change is already happening, and will continue to happen. In the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 2018 special report, it stated on average the Earth's temperature raises by 0.2°C every decade.<ref name = IPCC>Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2018 Special Report. 2018.</ref> From pre-industrial levels, the special report states the Earth's average temperature has already increased by approximately 1.0°C. This report, written by 86 leading scientists from 39 countries, outlines how irreversible and unprecedented damage will occur when the Earth's average temperature raises by 1.5°C from pre-industrial times. If you are interested in checking out the full report, click [https://~~report~~.ipcc.ch/sr15/~~pdf~~/~~sr15_spm_final.pdf~~ here]		There are various signs indicating that climate change is already happening, and will continue to happen. In the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 2018 special report, it stated on average the Earth's temperature raises by 0.2°C every decade.<ref name = IPCC>Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2018 Special Report. 2018.</ref> From pre-industrial levels, the special report states the Earth's average temperature has already increased by approximately 1.0°C. This report, written by 86 leading scientists from 39 countries, outlines how irreversible and unprecedented damage will occur when the Earth's average temperature raises by 1.5°C from pre-industrial times. If you are interested in checking out the full report, click [https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/download/ here]

	GHG's mix in the [[atmosphere]] and travel around the world. This means that it is a global issue which will effect everyone, regardless if they are the source that emitted the GHG's or not. In contrast, something like [[air pollution]], is more localized.		GHG's mix in the [[atmosphere]] and travel around the world. This means that it is a global issue which will effect everyone, regardless if they are the source that emitted the GHG's or not. In contrast, something like [[air pollution]], is more localized.

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	<onlyinclude>Atmospheric [[greenhouse gas]]es (GHG's), such as [[carbon dioxide]] and [[methane]], that come from the [[combustion]] of [[fossil fuel]]s are changing the Earth's [[climate]].<ref name = oxford>Jelley., Dictionary of Energy Science: Oxford University Press</ref> The world is [[global warming\|warming]], and there are many different phenomena that [[climate forcing\|force the Earth's climate]] to become hotter or colder. While some of these are [[anthropogenic]] and some are [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change\|natural]] (see [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change\|here]] for a discussion of the difference), carbon dioxide released from pursuing [[energy service]]s is by far the largest contributor to the planet's current changes in climate.</onlyinclude><ref name = IPCC/>		<onlyinclude>Atmospheric [[greenhouse gas]]es (GHG's), such as [[carbon dioxide]] and [[methane]], that come from the [[combustion]] of [[fossil fuel]]s are changing the Earth's [[climate]].<ref name = oxford>Jelley., Dictionary of Energy Science: Oxford University Press</ref> The world is [[global warming\|warming]], and there are many different phenomena that [[climate forcing\|force the Earth's climate]] to become hotter or colder. While some of these are [[anthropogenic]] and some are [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change\|natural]] (see [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change\|here]] for a discussion of the difference), carbon dioxide released from pursuing [[energy service]]s is by far the largest contributor to the planet's current changes in climate.</onlyinclude><ref name = IPCC/>

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	[[File:5_31_16_Brian_UpdatedTempSpiral.gif\|thumb\|800px\|center\|Figure 1. Global Monthly temperature changes. 1850-present reflect actual data, while 2019-2100 are projections.<ref> These data are from the Climate Lab Book and the U.S. Geological Survey, and the image was downloaded from https://www.climatecentral.org/news/temperature-spiral-update-20399 on Thursday, October 24th, 2019.</ref>]]
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	There is no magic temperature that the Earth should be at, but as seen in figure 1, the climate is changing rapidly and this causes problems for all living things, including people. Some of the troubling aspects of climate change include:		There is no magic temperature that the Earth should be at, but as seen in figure 1, the climate is changing rapidly and this causes problems for all living things, including people. Some of the troubling aspects of climate change include:
	* An overall warming of the planet, referred to as [[global warming]] (a part of climate change).		* An overall warming of the planet, referred to as [[global warming]] (a part of climate change).
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	Humans use [[energy]] to maintain a [[high energy society]] that provides a good [[quality of life]]. As a result, the amount of energy that people use continues to increase to meet this high energy demand (see the pages on the [[BRIC]] and [[N11 countries]] for great examples of this). Unfortunately, most of the world's [[primary energy]] comes from [[fossil fuel]]s, which is why climate change is so hard to stop.		Humans use [[energy]] to maintain a [[high energy society]] that provides a good [[quality of life]]. As a result, the amount of energy that people use continues to increase to meet this high energy demand (see the pages on the [[BRIC]] and [[N11 countries]] for great examples of this). Unfortunately, most of the world's [[primary energy]] comes from [[fossil fuel]]s, which is why climate change is so hard to stop.

	There are [[Reserve vs occurrence\|lots of fossil fuels left]]. In fact, one of the biggest problems the world is facing today is that fossil fuels ''aren't'' going to run out! This has resulted in a lack of urgent need to find [[renewable and sustainable energy]] sources to replace fossil fuels. ~~We have~~ enough to continue burning these fuels for many decades to come, however, it will continue to induce problematic global warming, and climate change in general.		There are [[Reserve vs occurrence\|lots of fossil fuels left]]. In fact, one of the biggest problems the world is facing today is that fossil fuels ''aren't'' going to run out! This has resulted in a lack of urgent need to find [[renewable and sustainable energy]] sources to replace fossil fuels. There is enough to continue burning these fuels for many decades to come, however, it will continue to induce problematic global warming, and climate change in general.

	Governments will need to intervene to slow down the effects of climate change, however, individuals also make choices on their daily energy consumption as well. In the future, how climate change will affect the globe will depend both on how much and at what rate fossil fuels are burnt.		Governments will need to intervene to slow down the effects of climate change, however, individuals also make choices on their daily energy consumption as well. In the future, how climate change will affect the globe will depend both on how much and at what rate fossil fuels are burnt.

	The more humans burn [[fossil fuel]]s, and release [[carbon dioxide]] into the atmosphere, the more the negative effects of climate change will impact the world ~~we live in~~.		The more humans burn [[fossil fuel]]s, and release [[carbon dioxide]] into the atmosphere, the more the negative effects of climate change will impact the world.

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 <onlyinclude>Atmospheric [[greenhouse gas]]es (GHG's), such as [[carbon dioxide]] and [[methane]], that come from the [[combustion]] of [[fossil fuel]]s are changing the Earth's [[climate]].<ref name = oxford>Jelley., Dictionary of Energy Science: Oxford University Press</ref> The world is [[global warming|warming]], and there are many different phenomena that [[climate forcing|force the Earth's climate]] to become hotter or colder. While some of these are [[anthropogenic]] and some are [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change|natural]] (see [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change|here]] for a discussion of the difference), carbon dioxide released from pursuing [[energy service]]s is by far the largest contributor to the planet's current changes in climate.</onlyinclude><ref name = IPCC/>
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 [[File:climate-change-33.gif|900px|thumb|center|Figure 1. Sixty years of global warming.<ref>While these data are from NASA, this image was downloaded from http://bgr.com/2014/01/29/global-warming-gif-video/ on September 4th, 2015.</ref>]]
 There are various signs indicating that climate change is already happening, and will continue to happen.  In the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 2018 special report, it stated on average the Earth's temperature raises by 0.2°C every decade.<ref name = IPCC>Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2018 Special Report. 2018.</ref> From pre-industrial levels, the special report states the Earth's average temperature has already increased by approximately 1.0°C. This report, written by 86 leading scientists from 39 countries, outlines how irreversible and unprecedented damage will occur when the Earth's average temperature raises by 1.5°C from pre-industrial times. If you are interested in checking out the full report, click [https://report.ipcc.ch/sr15/pdf/sr15_spm_final.pdf here]

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 <onlyinclude>Atmospheric [[greenhouse gas]]es (GHG's), such as [[carbon dioxide]] and [[methane]], that come from the [[combustion]] of [[fossil fuel]]s are changing the Earth's [[climate]].<ref name = oxford>Jelley., Dictionary of Energy Science: Oxford University Press</ref> The world is [[global warming|warming]], and there are many different phenomena that [[climate forcing|force the Earth's climate]] to become hotter or colder. While some of these are [[anthropogenic]] and some are [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change|natural]] (see [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change|here]] for a discussion of the difference), carbon dioxide released from pursuing [[energy service]]s is by far the largest contributor to the planet's current changes in climate.</onlyinclude><ref name = IPCC/>

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Energy>Jmdonev at 20:43, 19 January 2020

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	<onlyinclude>[[~~Greenhouse~~ gas]]es (GHG's) that come from the [[combustion]] of [[fossil fuel]]s are changing the Earth's [[climate]].<ref name = oxford>Jelley., Dictionary of Energy Science: Oxford University Press</ref> The world is [[global warming\|warming]], and there are many different phenomena that [[climate forcing\|force the Earth's climate]] to become hotter or colder. While some of these are [[anthropogenic]] and some are [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change\|natural]] (see [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change\|here]] for a discussion of the difference), [[carbon dioxide]] released from pursuing [[energy service]]s is by far the largest contributor to the planet's current changes in climate.</onlyinclude><ref name = IPCC/>
			<onlyinclude>Atmospheric [[greenhouse gas]]es (GHG's), such as [[carbon dioxide]] and [[methane]], that come from the [[combustion]] of [[fossil fuel]]s are changing the Earth's [[climate]].<ref name = oxford>Jelley., Dictionary of Energy Science: Oxford University Press</ref> The world is [[global warming\|warming]], and there are many different phenomena that [[climate forcing\|force the Earth's climate]] to become hotter or colder. While some of these are [[anthropogenic]] and some are [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change\|natural]] (see [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change\|here]] for a discussion of the difference), carbon dioxide released from pursuing [[energy service]]s is by far the largest contributor to the planet's current changes in climate.</onlyinclude><ref name = IPCC/>


			[[File:5_31_16_Brian_UpdatedTempSpiral.gif\|thumb\|800px\|center\|Figure 1. Global Monthly temperature changes. 1850-present reflect actual data, while 2019-2100 are projections.<ref> These data are from the Climate Lab Book and the U.S. Geological Survey, and the image was downloaded from https://www.climatecentral.org/news/temperature-spiral-update-20399 on Thursday, October 24th, 2019.</ref>]]

	[[File:climate-change-33.gif\|900px\|thumb\|center\|Figure 1. Sixty years of global warming.<ref>While these data are from NASA, this image was downloaded from http://bgr.com/2014/01/29/global-warming-gif-video/ on September 4th, 2015.</ref>]]

	There is no magic temperature that the Earth should be at, but the climate is changing rapidly and this causes problems for all living things, including people. Some of the troubling aspects of climate change include:		There is no magic temperature that the Earth should be at, but the climate is changing rapidly and this causes problems for all living things, including people. Some of the troubling aspects of climate change include:
	* An overall warming of the planet, referred to as [[global warming]] (a part of climate change).		* An overall warming of the planet, referred to as [[global warming]] (a part of climate change).
	* A change in ocean chemistry called [[ocean acidification]], that could lead to a major die-out of ocean life (which many people rely on for food).		* A change in ocean chemistry called [[ocean acidification]], that could lead to a major die-out of ocean life (which many people rely on for food).
	* An increase in [[extreme weather events]], like [[heat wave]]s and very strong [[hurricane]]s.		* An increase in [[extreme weather events]], like [[heat wave]]s, deep freezes, and very strong [[hurricane]]s.
	* Increased severity of [[flood]]s and [[drought]]s because of changing [[precipitation]] patterns.		* Increased severity of [[flood]]s and [[drought]]s because of changing [[precipitation]] patterns.

	There are various signs indicating that climate change is already happening, and will continue to happen. In the ~~IPCC~~'s 2018 special report, it stated on average the Earth's temperature raises by 0.2°C every decade.<ref name = IPCC>Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2018 Special Report. 2018.</ref> From pre-industrial levels, the special report states the Earth's average temperature has already ~~been raised~~ by approximately 1.0°C. ~~The special~~ report outlines how irreversible and unprecedented damage will occur when the ~~earth~~'s average temperature raises by 1.5°C from pre-industrial times. If you are interested in checking out the full report, click [https://report.ipcc.ch/sr15/pdf/sr15_spm_final.pdf here]
			[[File:climate-change-33.gif\|900px\|thumb\|center\|Figure 2. Sixty years of global warming.<ref>While these data are from NASA, this image was downloaded from http://bgr.com/2014/01/29/global-warming-gif-video/ on September 4th, 2015.</ref>]]

			There are various signs indicating that climate change is already happening, and will continue to happen. In the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 2018 special report, it stated on average the Earth's temperature raises by 0.2°C every decade.<ref name = IPCC>Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2018 Special Report. 2018.</ref> From pre-industrial levels, the special report states the Earth's average temperature has already increased by approximately 1.0°C. This report, written by 86 leading scientists from 39 countries, outlines how irreversible and unprecedented damage will occur when the Earth's average temperature raises by 1.5°C from pre-industrial times. If you are interested in checking out the full report, click [https://report.ipcc.ch/sr15/pdf/sr15_spm_final.pdf here]

	GHG's mix in the [[atmosphere]] and travel around the world. This means that it is a global issue which will effect everyone, regardless if they are the source that emitted the GHG's or not. In contrast, something like [[air pollution]], is more localized.		GHG's mix in the [[atmosphere]] and travel around the world. This means that it is a global issue which will effect everyone, regardless if they are the source that emitted the GHG's or not. In contrast, something like [[air pollution]], is more localized.

	Humans use [[energy]] to maintain a [[high energy society]] that provides a good [[quality of life]]. This means the amount of energy that people use keeps increasing (see the pages on the [[BRIC]] and [[N11 countries]] for great examples of this). Unfortunately, most of the world's [[primary energy]] comes from [[fossil fuel]]s, which is why climate change is so hard to stop.

	There are [[Reserve vs occurrence\|lots of fossil fuels left]]. In fact, the biggest ~~problem~~ the world is facing ~~isn't~~ that fossil fuels ~~are~~ going to run out! We have enough to continue burning these fuels for decades to come~~. However~~, it will continue to induce problematic global warming, and climate change in general.		Humans use [[energy]] to maintain a [[high energy society]] that provides a good [[quality of life]]. As a result, the amount of energy that people use continues to increase to meet this high energy demand (see the pages on the [[BRIC]] and [[N11 countries]] for great examples of this). Unfortunately, most of the world's [[primary energy]] comes from [[fossil fuel]]s, which is why climate change is so hard to stop.

			There are [[Reserve vs occurrence\|lots of fossil fuels left]]. In fact, one of the biggest problems the world is facing today is that fossil fuels ''aren't'' going to run out! This has resulted in a lack of urgent need to find [[renewable and sustainable energy]] sources to replace fossil fuels. We have enough to continue burning these fuels for many decades to come, however, it will continue to induce problematic global warming, and climate change in general.

	Governments will need to intervene to slow down the effects of climate change, however, individuals also make choices on their daily energy consumption as well. In the future, how climate change will ~~effect~~ the globe will depend on how much ~~fossil fuels are burnt,~~ and at what rate ~~they~~ are ~~burning~~.		Governments will need to intervene to slow down the effects of climate change, however, individuals also make choices on their daily energy consumption as well. In the future, how climate change will affect the globe will depend both on how much and at what rate fossil fuels are burnt.

	The more humans burn [[fossil fuel]]s, and ~~let~~ [[carbon dioxide]] into the atmosphere, the more climate change will ~~hurt people~~.		The more humans burn [[fossil fuel]]s, and release [[carbon dioxide]] into the atmosphere, the more the negative effects of climate change will impact the world we live in.

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	<onlyinclude>[[Greenhouse gas]]es (GHG's) that come from the [[combustion]] of [[fossil fuel]]s are changing the Earth's [[climate]].<ref name = oxford>Jelley., Dictionary of Energy Science: Oxford University Press</ref> The world is [[global warming\|warming]], and there are many different phenomena that [[climate forcing\|force the Earth's climate]] to become hotter or colder. While some of these are [[anthropogenic]] and some are [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change\|natural]] (see [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change\|here for a discussion of the difference), [[carbon dioxide]] released from pursuing [[energy service]]s is by far the largest contributor to the planet's current changes in climate.</onlyinclude><ref name = IPCC/>		<onlyinclude>[[Greenhouse gas]]es (GHG's) that come from the [[combustion]] of [[fossil fuel]]s are changing the Earth's [[climate]].<ref name = oxford>Jelley., Dictionary of Energy Science: Oxford University Press</ref> The world is [[global warming\|warming]], and there are many different phenomena that [[climate forcing\|force the Earth's climate]] to become hotter or colder. While some of these are [[anthropogenic]] and some are [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change\|natural]] (see [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change\|here]] for a discussion of the difference), [[carbon dioxide]] released from pursuing [[energy service]]s is by far the largest contributor to the planet's current changes in climate.</onlyinclude><ref name = IPCC/>

	[[File:climate-change-33.gif\|900px\|thumb\|center\|Figure 1. Sixty years of global warming.<ref>While these data are from NASA, this image was downloaded from http://bgr.com/2014/01/29/global-warming-gif-video/ on September 4th, 2015.</ref>]]		[[File:climate-change-33.gif\|900px\|thumb\|center\|Figure 1. Sixty years of global warming.<ref>While these data are from NASA, this image was downloaded from http://bgr.com/2014/01/29/global-warming-gif-video/ on September 4th, 2015.</ref>]]

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	<onlyinclude>[[Greenhouse gas]]es that come from the [[combustion]] of [[fossil fuel]]s are changing the Earth's [[climate]].<~~onlyinclude~~> The world is warming, and there are many different phenomena that [[climate forcing\|force the Earth's climate]] to become hotter or colder. While some of these are [[anthropogenic]] and some are natural, [[carbon dioxide]] released from pursuing [[energy service]]s is by far the ~~most important~~ contributor.</onlyinclude>		<onlyinclude>[[Greenhouse gas]]es (GHG's) that come from the [[combustion]] of [[fossil fuel]]s are changing the Earth's [[climate]].<ref name = oxford>Jelley., Dictionary of Energy Science: Oxford University Press</ref> The world is [[global warming\|warming]], and there are many different phenomena that [[climate forcing\|force the Earth's climate]] to become hotter or colder. While some of these are [[anthropogenic]] and some are [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change\|natural]] (see [[Natural vs anthropogenic climate change\|here for a discussion of the difference), [[carbon dioxide]] released from pursuing [[energy service]]s is by far the largest contributor to the planet's current changes in climate.</onlyinclude><ref name = IPCC/>

	~~The Energy Education team is hoping to write extensively about the interplay between~~ [[~~energy~~]] ~~use~~ and ~~'''~~climate change~~'''~~, ~~but until those resources are developed, please peruse the following resources~~ to ~~learn about~~ climate change:		[[File:climate-change-33.gif\|900px\|thumb\|center\|Figure 1. Sixty years of global warming.<ref>While these data are from NASA, this image was downloaded from http://bgr.com/2014/01/29/global-warming-gif-video/ on September 4th, 2015.</ref>]]

	*~~The~~ [[~~IPCC~~]] ~~has an excellent summary:~~ [~~http://www~~.~~climatechange2013~~.~~org/images~~/report~~/WG1AR5_FAQbrochure_FINAL~~.~~pdf#14 IPCC FAQ]~~		There is no magic temperature that the Earth should be at, but the climate is changing rapidly and this causes problems for all living things, including people. Some of the troubling aspects of climate change include:
	*The ~~IPCC also has a more advanced write~~-~~up for policy makers:~~ [~~http~~://~~www~~.~~climatechange2013~~.~~org~~/~~images~~/~~report~~/~~WG1AR5_SPM_FINAL~~.pdf ~~IPCC Summary for Policy Makers~~]		* An overall warming of the planet, referred to as [[global warming]] (a part of climate change).
	*NASA has a ~~nice explanation:~~ [~~http://climate~~.~~nasa~~.~~gov/ NASA climate change~~ and ~~global warming~~]		* A change in ocean chemistry called [[ocean acidification]], that could lead to a major die-out of ocean life (which many people rely on for food).
	*The King's ~~Centre for Visualizing Science has a project:~~ [~~http://www~~.~~explainingclimatechange~~.~~ca/ Explaining~~ climate change].		* An increase in [[extreme weather events]], like [[heat wave]]s and very strong [[hurricane]]s.
			* Increased severity of [[flood]]s and [[drought]]s because of changing [[precipitation]] patterns.

			There are various signs indicating that climate change is already happening, and will continue to happen. In the IPCC's 2018 special report, it stated on average the Earth's temperature raises by 0.2°C every decade.<ref name = IPCC>Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2018 Special Report. 2018.</ref> From pre-industrial levels, the special report states the Earth's average temperature has already been raised by approximately 1.0°C. The special report outlines how irreversible and unprecedented damage will occur when the earth's average temperature raises by 1.5°C from pre-industrial times. If you are interested in checking out the full report, click [https://report.ipcc.ch/sr15/pdf/sr15_spm_final.pdf here]

			GHG's mix in the [[atmosphere]] and travel around the world. This means that it is a global issue which will effect everyone, regardless if they are the source that emitted the GHG's or not. In contrast, something like [[air pollution]], is more localized.

			Humans use [[energy]] to maintain a [[high energy society]] that provides a good [[quality of life]]. This means the amount of energy that people use keeps increasing (see the pages on the [[BRIC]] and [[N11 countries]] for great examples of this). Unfortunately, most of the world's [[primary energy]] comes from [[fossil fuel]]s, which is why climate change is so hard to stop.

			There are [[Reserve vs occurrence\|lots of fossil fuels left]]. In fact, the biggest problem the world is facing isn't that fossil fuels are going to run out! We have enough to continue burning these fuels for decades to come. However, it will continue to induce problematic global warming, and climate change in general.

	[[~~File:~~climate-change~~-33~~.~~gif\|900px\|thumb\|center\|Figure 1. Sixty years~~ of ~~global~~ warming~~.<ref>While these data are from NASA, this image was downloaded from http~~:~~//bgr.com/2014/01/29/global-warming-gif-video/ on September 4th, 2015.</ref>~~]]		Governments will need to intervene to slow down the effects of climate change, however, individuals also make choices on their daily energy consumption as well. In the future, how climate change will effect the globe will depend on how much fossil fuels are burnt, and at what rate they are burning.

			The more humans burn [[fossil fuel]]s, and let [[carbon dioxide]] into the atmosphere, the more climate change will hurt people.


			==For Further Reading==
			*[[High energy society]]
			*[[Climate forcing]]
			*[[Indicators of a warming world]]
			*[[Renewable and sustainable energy]]
			*Or explore a [[Special:Random\|random page]]

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