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“In 1966 Rolf Edberg wrote "This is mankind's home", "in the narrow borderland between the deathly heat beneath our feet and the coldness of space above us". He describes the fragility of our existence in poetic terms: "the atmospheric layer is so thin that it cannot be represented on any globe with even the finest brushstroke. At its thickest, it is only a few fractions of a millionth of the Earth's radius. This thin layer is what makes the difference between our planet and the sterile landscape of the moon." After reading that, one does feel the need to take better care of this fragile layer.”

Quote by Margot Wallstrom

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Margot Wallstrom

Margot Wallström is a prominent Swedish politician who has held significant roles such as Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs and the First Vice-President of the European Commission. She has been a key figure in international affairs, particularly in the areas of gender equality and climate change. more

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