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_The problem is we don't know what the climate is doing. We thought we knew 20 years ago. That led to some alarmist books – mine included – because it looked clear-cut, but it hasn't happened._ (1).jpg

In the early hours of Monday, a weak flow of lava began seeping out of Taal volcano - located some 70km (45 miles) south of the capital Manila. The Taal Philippines volcano is considered the second most active volcano in the country

 
_The problem is we don't know what the climate is doing. We thought we knew 20 years ago. That led to some alarmist books – mine included – because it looked clear-cut, but it hasn't happened._ (3).jpg

Inaction will lead to continued sea level rise, risking the displacement of 280 million people from coastal areas and islands by 2050.

 
_The problem is we don't know what the climate is doing. We thought we knew 20 years ago. That led to some alarmist books – mine included – because it looked clear-cut, but it hasn't happened._ (2).jpg

Each year, at least 55 million children in Europe suffer some form of physical, sexual, emotional or psychological violence - the UN health agency (WHO). “The cost of violence against children adds up”, WHO maintained, highlighting that an estimated $581 billion is spent annually on treating victims.


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  • The average rate of increase since 1981 (0.17°C / 0.31°F) is more than twice as great.

  • The 10 warmest years on record have all occurred since 1998, and 9 of the 10 have occurred since 2005. Click here for more details



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