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    Heinz Wanner, Martin Grosjean, Regine Röthlisberger & Elena Xoplaki

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Wanner, H., Grosjean, M., Röthlisberger, R. et al. Climate variability, predictability and climate risks: a european perspective. Climatic Change 79, 1–7 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-006-9155-x

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