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Runaway climate change could have severe economic consequences

The global economy is at risk of catastrophic damage if the U.S. and other countries fail to make immediate pledges to combat climate change. A recent CBS News article explains how each degree of global warming could drive up costs. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova co-authored the report and joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain the major implications.
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