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Nature can adjust to a new climate, though perhaps not fast enough
Nature is widely adapted to the current climate, making it harder to adjust to a new one.
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Peatlands are among the most valuable ecosystems on Earth but when damaged are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.
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