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Climate forecast

In 2001, scientists predicted the Earth would warm by 1.4 - 5.8C by 2100.

Most of the warming, they believed, was a result of humanity's use of fossil fuels, like oil and coal.

The scenarios (right) compare a fossil-fuel driven future with one where sustainable development is a priority.

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