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Posted Tue Dec 3 2013: from National Research Council: Abrupt Impacts of Climate Change: Anticipating Surprises http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1386089985 Although there is still much to learn about abrupt climate change and abrupt climate impacts, to willfully ignore the threat of abrupt change could lead to more costs, loss of life, suffering, and environmental degradation. The time is here to be serious about the threat of tipping points so as to better anticipate and prepare ourselves for the inevitable surprises. [Read more stories about: feedback loop, faster than expected, climate impacts, ocean warming, holyshit] This item will appear in our PANIQuiz! New!: No reader quips yet -- be the first! Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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