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“The only way to get our society to truly change is to frighten people with the possibility of a catastrophe.”

Quote by Daniel Botkin

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Daniel Botkin
Daniel Botkin

Daniel Botkin is an American author renowned for his works in environmental science and ecology. His writings emphasize the impact of human activities on the natural world and advocate for the concept of sustainable development. more

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