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    Addressing climate change faces significant hurdles. These include challenges in human perception and reaction to the climate disturbance, alongside political, institutional, and legal barriers to effective action.

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    • Environmental science
    • Climate change studies
    • Policy analysis

    Background:

    • The global fight against climate change is hindered by numerous obstacles.
    • Understanding these barriers is crucial for developing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To comprehensively review the obstacles to climate action.
    • To categorize these obstacles into physical, political, institutional, and legal factors.

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