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The article explores the potential existential threat posed by climate change, examining scientific evidence and expert opinions on the long-term impacts of climate change on human survival and the planet.
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Scientific Consensus on Climate Change
The scientific community largely agrees that climate change is driven by human activity and poses significant risks to ecosystems and human societies.
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Potential Impacts on Human Survival
Climate change could lead to catastrophic scenarios, such as food and water shortages, increased natural disasters, and displacement of populations, which threaten human survival.
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Debate on the Term 'Existential Threat'
While there is consensus on the seriousness of climate change, experts debate whether it constitutes an existential threat, with some arguing it might threaten civilization but not necessarily all human life.