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Ruane, an IPCC author, details his method of translating complex climate data into accessible information for community groups in Manhattan. He emphasizes moving from abstract metrics, such as CO2 concentrations, to tangible impacts on food and cities, and utilizes specific analogies—such as comparing sea level rise to raising a basketball court floor—to make scientific uncertainties and risks more comprehensible to non-experts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000100#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Dr Alex C. 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