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Chameleon Tongues Stay Speedy In The Cold
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For Developing Nations, Exports Boost CO2 Emissions
China is criticized for being the world's largest producer of carbon dioxide, but a new report shows that a quarter of that is emitted while making things for Western consumers. Researchers say that climate policy must account for emissions resulting from trade.
