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Debunking Climate Change myths

Climate experts around the world addressed social media questions about some of the most common myths about Climate Change.

What is the point in debunking Climate Change myths? 

There are many unanswered questions online like, aren’t heatwaves better for farming? Or, which strategies do we need to protect the poorest countries from the climate crisis? 

Climate experts around the world addressed these and other questions users have asked on social media channels and debunked some of the most common myths about this global emergency.

To know more about the Climate Centre, visit  www.climatecentre.org

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