Environmental issues - some facts to think about
Climate Change debate is evolving with new data and corrections to previous statements issued frequently. Climate Change is NOT an exact science
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World Population growth since 1800 is 700% - from 1bn then to 7bn now and increasing to 9.5bn by 2050. All these people in emerging nations aspire to a modern lifestyle which all contributes to increased consumption and pollution.
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Consumption of fossil fuels, rare earths and other minerals is increasing.
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Doubling CO₂ levels will cause an estimated surface temp increase of 2