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What are feedback loops?
Imagine a snowball rolling downhill: the more snow it picks up, the bigger it gets, and the faster it rolls. Climate feedback loops are similar, where a change in the climate triggers further changes that either amplify or reduce the initial warming. This story highlights how natural emissions are creating a 'positive' feedback loop, making global warming worse.
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