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Lauriane Bourgeon
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McKenna L. Litynski, Michael C. Pante
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Robert D. McCulloch, Claudia A. Mansilla, Fabiana Martin, Luis Borrero, Richard A. Staff, Eileen W. Tisdall
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Silvia Monterrosa, Cristina Real, Alfred Sanchis, Valentin Villaverde
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Sofia C. Samper C. Carro
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Summary: Anthropogenic climate change poses a serious challenge to existing social, political, and economic systems, but the archaeological record offers opportunities to study the interaction between human and environmental systems, while cultural diversity is highlighted as a source of resilience.
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(2021)
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Summary: Anthropogenic activity is altering Earth's climate and ecosystems in ways that could be dangerous and disruptive to humans. The rise in greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere is projected to have lasting effects beyond 2100. This calls for a need to focus on long-term planning and policy measures to address the impacts of climate change.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
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(2021)
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EARTH SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2019)