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“Three scenarios for post-Kyoto emissions reductions indicate that ... the long-term consequences are small... The influence of the Protocol would, furthermore, be undetectable for many decades.”

Quote by Tom Wigley

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Tom Wigley is a renowned climate scientist, born on January 18, 1940. He has made significant contributions to the fields of climate modeling, climate change, and Earth system science. more

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