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Companies Are Rushing to Pinpoint Climate Risks, But It’s Often Impossible

Businesses want to know exactly when and where they’re exposed. Scientists say their models can't provide such specific information.

Landmasses, ice sheets and mountains affect weather patterns and make computer modeling cumbersome.

Photographer: Mario Tama/Getty Images

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In this era of inescapable climate dangers, from wildfires to floods and extreme heat, businesses need to know how vulnerable they are to global warming.