consequences

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On Tuesday, it took around 15 minutes to get planes back in the air, but Clingingsmith noted that even small pauses can have serious consequences.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The CCC stresses that reducing carbon emissions is essential to limit climate change, but it says that further consequences for the UK are inevitable.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Although Hektoria is relatively small compared to some of Antarctica's massive glaciers, scientists warn that similar processes affecting larger glaciers could have far greater consequences worldwide.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

A few private companies are making fast-moving, technically complex decisions that carry significant public consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“I’ve been there. Sometimes I think the best superpower would be the ability to see the consequences of our decisions ahead of time.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila