Are we all doomed? A climate scientist weighs in.

Climate change questions answered.
Q1: Will climate change wipe out humanity?
Anyone who claims this with any certainty is not looking at the science. What does the science say? Climate change is scary, but we're still well within the realm where our efforts can prevent the worst outcomes. We need to transition to a low-carbon future, the sooner the better.

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