Climate change is now occurring, but few people consider how long the effects may last. A study emphasizes the long-term climate effects of present-day emissions.
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Stouffer, R. Future impact of today's choices. Nature Clim Change 2, 397–398 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate1550
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