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    As the world's leaders are getting ready to negotiate a new climate treaty in Copenhagen, there is No. sign of a long-term reduction in human-made carbon dioxide emissions. As a result, carbon sequestration may turn out to be our only option for controlling climate change. In this focus we collect articles that cover emissions budgets of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases and options for sequestration, as well as commenting on the difficult choices we are going to face in combating climate change.

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    In their report published in 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change projected that sea level is likely to rise between 18 and 59 centimetres by 2100, threatening the homes and livelihoods of millions who live in low-lying and deltaic regions. This focus draws together studies of past and present sea-level change, and predictions for future fluctuations, as well as presenting insights into the challenges facing coastal communities.

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    Our eternal quest to explore space continues to take us where No. humans have gone before. But while we push the frontiers of the Solar System, seeking to launch spacecraft to Europa and Ganymede, we are also rediscovering our relationship with the Moon. This Focus provides a glimpse into what we know, and do not know, about planetary bodies.

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    January 2009 marks the first anniversary of the launch of Nature Geoscience. To celebrate, we have put together our favourites from the first 12 issues. The selection, which is free for the months of January to March, reflects the breadth of topics covered byNature Geoscience, and the diversity of article styles. We hope you enjoy it.

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