“Immediate policy action is essential”
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Climate change refers to long-term shifts in global temperatures and weather patterns, primarily driven by human greenhouse gas emissions since industrialization. The debate over "urgent government action" centers on whether the accelerating pace of climate impacts—from extreme weather to ecosystem disruption—justifies immediate, costly policy interventions, or whether adaptation and market-driven solutions are more efficient. This question sits at the intersection of climate science, economics, and political feasibility, with stakes ranging from energy policy to infrastructure investment to international competitiveness.