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  "comment": "This dataset metadata was generated with the use of AI and reviewed by an expert. If you see any mistakes please file an issue on GitHub at https://github.com/earthcube/communityCollections/issues.",
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  "description": "CHELSA-daily is a global, kilometer-scale climate dataset generated with the CHELSA downscaling model. It consists of daily surface variables summarized as daily means, minima, maxima, or (in some cases) daily accumulations.",
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