The scientific evidence is now overwhelming: climate change presents very serious global risks, and it demands an urgent global response.
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This [climate change] is potentially so dangerous that we have to act strongly. Do we want to play Russian roulette with two bullets or one?
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We must take urgent action against climate change to avoid dire consequences.
Nicholas Stern's quote emphasizes the extreme danger posed by climate change, likening our inaction to playing a deadly game of Russian roulette. This metaphor illustrates the high stakes involved and stresses the importance of decisive action to mitigate potential disasters that could arise from climate change.
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Climate ChangeActionDangerUrgencyEnvironment
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This quote could be used in a speech on environmental policy at a conference.
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