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is politically insufficiently ambitious, but such a choice remains within the significant discretion of the legislature (¶¶159-162). Last but not least: the precautionary principle requires that potentially colossal damage be averted. A swift political reaction. However, adopting a 1.5C to avoid passing the 1.5C

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20] Electricity prices in Germany have risen 50 percent in the 15 years since 2007. [21] 25] And that amount does not include the costs associated with local and state political opposition. The study authors concluded that higher variability was the main driver of higher costs. [18] trillion. [25] Accessed March 5, 2020. [26]

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Guest commentary: A ground-breaking judgment in Germany

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