Which of the following statements with respect to Earth's climate is NOT true?

A. variation in energy output from the Sun is too small to explain current warming.
B. the greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon.
C. Earth is currently in a strong warming trend.
D. atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are currently well within Earth's recent operating range.
E. past climate changes have caused societies to collapse.


Answer: D

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