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What is the most important environmental issue of our time?
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The most important environmental issue of our time is climate change. Climate change has been caused by human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, which release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat and cause temperatures to rise, leading to changes in weather patterns and an increase in extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, and droughts. This can have devastating effects on both humans and the environment.