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Act now or pay later - this climate scientist has a message for business

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Even as the world strives to hit net zero targets, things will get worse before they get better. But for businesses that take action today, there will be opportunities amid the upheaval. Every $1 that businesses invest in climate adaptation and resilience today could generate up to $19 in returns tomorrow. These benefits will appear from several directions, says Johan Rockström, Director of Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.

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