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Climate sensitivity 'inherently unpredictable'

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Knowing exactly how the planet will respond to greenhouse gases isn't necessary, experts say.

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Hopkin, M. Climate sensitivity 'inherently unpredictable'. Nature (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/news.2007.198

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