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2017) ; Lunn et al. There is also research on the adverse effects of sea ice loss on seals and other ice-dependent species. 2017) ; Laidre et al. Thus, there is a clear causal connection between the emissions attributable to the Willow project, sea ice loss, and adverse effects on species. See, e.g., IPCC AR6 WGI Ch.3
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