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“We are into the opening stages of a human-caused biotic holocaust-a wholesale elimination of species-that could leave the planet impoverished for at least five million years.”

Quote by Norman Myers

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Norman Myers is an esteemed environmentalist born on August 24, 1934. He has made significant contributions to environmental science and sustainable development. more

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