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... If this continues, there is concern that irreversible climatic changes may occur and adversely impact human societies. However, scientific uncertainty exists regarding the timing and extent of global climate change and its consequences.
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... (d) Redirect ef forts under the fossil energy program to achieve high efficiencies in converting clean coal to electricity Make international cooperation an important component of alternative energy R&D proj ects .
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