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Our Perception Of Time Shapes The Way We Think About Climate Change

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The Conflict Between Immediate Concerns and Long-Term Climate Challenges

This chapter examines how human perception of time affects our responses to climate change, emphasizing the tendency to prioritize immediate concerns over long-term planning. It highlights how this bias can obstruct meaningful decision-making in government and corporate sectors essential for effective environmental policy.

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