If you think you can easily come up with a workable set of policies to stop and reverse global warming, think again. Or try playing this (very addictive) BBC game that will help you figure it out:
The science behind Climate Challenge:
A game where you are president of the European Nations. You must tackle climate change and stay popular enough with the voters to remain in office.
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