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“Humanity is living off its ecological credit card and can only do this by liquidating the planet's natural resources.”

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Mathis Wackernagel
Mathis Wackernagel

Mathis Wackernagel is a prominent scholar and activist in the field of sustainability. Born on November 10, 1962, he is dedicated to researching the impact of human activities on Earth's resources and promoting sustainable lifestyles. more

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