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Lanzan un satélite para medir el cambio climático y sus efectos

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We'll never tackle climate change if academics keep the focus on consensus

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Biogeochemistry: Primary production uncertainty

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Media: Mitigation focus

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Glaciology: Cloud loss melts Greenland

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