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“Rising carbon price is essential to 'decarbonize' the economy - to remove the nation towards the era beyond fossil fuels.”

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James Hansen is an American climate scientist, born on March 29, 1941. He is a renowned earth scientist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of global climate change and has played a crucial role in raising awareness about this issue. more

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