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OK, we admit it — being grotesquely irresponsible is really fun. Sadly, it’s time to grow up.

David Mitchell doesn’t think solving climate change is particularly fun, and frankly he’s probably right. It’s time for the world to start discussing this catastrophic problem like adults.

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