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climate policy  

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  • Climate policy refers to government or private actions designed to lower anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or adapt to climate change. Emissions are rising worldwide and could result in substantial warming, sea-level rise, changes in precipitation patterns, and climate instability if the present trends continue. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Climate Policy]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/climate_policy

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