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What could happen if CO2 emissions are not reduced?

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This is a very serious issue that the world is facing today.
If steps are not taken to reduce that amount of CO₂ released in the atmosphere then our environment and all the living organisms on this planet will suffer severely.
One way to solve this problem is to harness more renewable sources of energy instead of burning fossil fuels.

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