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Fallen ancient civilizations show us why we must not ignore climate warnings

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In 1177BC, Amurapi, the last king of Ugarit in modern-day Syria, wrote in cuneiform on baked clay to the Hittite emperor Suppiluliuma II: "My father behold, the enemy's ships have come; my cities were burned, and they did evil things in my country." Soon, both the Hittite and Ugaritic kingdoms were lost to history.

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Fallen ancient civilizations show us why we must not ignore climate warnings

Like the leaders of the Maya Kingdom of Copan, we have failed to react to the warning signs that will make the difference to whether humanity survives. Brendan van Son / ShutterstockIn 1177BC, Amurapi, the last king of Ugarit in modern-day Syria, wrote in cuneiform on baked clay to the Hittite emperor Suppiluliuma II: “My father behold, the enemy’s ships have come; my cities were burned, and they did evil things in my country.” Soon, both the Hi…

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