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💡 This is my first Climate Proof opinion column — where I’ll share editorials, news analysis, and hot takes. Going forwards, Thursday posts will alternate between in-depth features, opinion columns, data-led articles, and the Adaptation10 series. Questions? Thoughts on today’s column? Email me at [email protected]

“Data! data! Data! I can’t make bricks without clay.”

It’s my favorite Sherlock Holmes quote — one that reveals the thesis underpinning the master detective’s deductive approach. For Holmes, data is the fundamental element in untangling a criminal case.

It is no less essential to understanding climate risk, and crafting adaptations to address it.

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