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“Discovery peaked 30 years ago. It takes no feat of the imagination. It takes no feat of intellect to conclude we now face the corresponding peak in production in 2005.”

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Gordon Campbell

Gordon Campbell, born on January 12, 1948, is a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada. He has a rich political background and served as the Premier of British Columbia, pushing for various reforms during his tenure. more

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