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“Kyoto protocol is not a simple environmental issue, where you can say scientists are not unanimous. This is about international relations, this is about the economy, about trying to create a level playing field for big businesses throughout the world. You have to understand what is at stake, and that is why it is serious.”

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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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