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James V. Hansen: “With regard to China and India and the likelihood that they would cooperate, it should be pointed out they will suffer…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
With regard to China and India and the likelihood that they would cooperate, it should be pointed out they will suffer more from climate change than we will.

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Highlighting the urgency for China and India to address climate change due to their vulnerabilities.

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