as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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describe the scientific consensus on climate change.
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the scientific consensus on climate change is that it is happening and is caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. the evidence comes from many different sources including climate models, monitoring of the global climate, and the many impacts of climate change observed on living organisms and ecosystems. most experts agree that climate change is happening and that the future impacts of climate change could be severe.
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