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The economy is structured around industries that contribute to the climate problem.
New research might cause the decline of many industries, such as coal and oil, manufacturing, and cars, leading to job loss for many people.
People are not willing to make changes quickly and will need time to drastically change their lifestyles, to align with new climate change policies.
New policies may be reduced car usage, less AC use in homes, colder water, and many other changes people might be opposed to.
Many people in underdeveloped countries struggle with day to day challenges, and do not have the time or resources to contribute to solving this issue.

Many biotech methods are extremely expensive, and the cost of this is passed onto the consumer, not the government.
Some solutions, such as genetic modification, are contrary to the beliefs of some religions because it is considered to be "playing god".
It is still uncertain whether or not some practices are sustainable.
Genetic engineering, used for altering mosquitoes, can also lead to creation of bioweapons or the extinction of a species.
"If scientists tell us we can just engineer penguins to live in warm temperatures, then who needs to do anything about climate change?"

Some countries do not make significant efforts to improve the condition of the environment.
There are many problems regarding the copyright of biotechnology inventions, practices, instruments, and other forms of intellectual property.
Some biotech practices do not have government standards or regulations.