That will be necessary too.”Climate scientists say the link between extreme weather and global warming is unmistakable and the urgency to tackle climate change undeniable. “We must get faster in the battle against climate change,” Merkel said, pointing to policies already set in motion by Germany and the European Union to cut greenhouse gas emissions. “And nevertheless, the second lesson is that we must pay great attention to adaptation” to climate change. Investing in fighting climate change is expensive, she said, but failing to do so is even more costly. —-Follow all AP stories on climate change at https://apnews.com/hub/climate

Source: ABC News July 18, 2021 05:37 UTC