Earth’s Vital Signs Worse Than At Any Time In Human History, Scientists Warn
"Earth’s “vital signs” are worse than at any time in human history, an international team of scientists has warned, meaning life on the planet is in peril."
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"Earth’s “vital signs” are worse than at any time in human history, an international team of scientists has warned, meaning life on the planet is in peril."
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