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“The threat of a new ice age must now stand alongside nuclear war as a likely source of wholesale death and misery for mankind.”

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Nigel Calder
Nigel Calder

Nigel Calder was a renowned science writer, born on December 2, 1931, and passed away on June 25, 2014. His work covered a wide range of scientific topics, including astronomy, environmental science, and energy policy. more

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