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“The angry men know that this golden age (of fossil fuels) has gone; but they cannot find the words for the constraints they hate. Clutching their copies of Atlas Shrugged, they flail around, accusing those who would impede them of communism, fascism, religiosity, misanthropy, but knowing at heart that these restrictions are driven by something far more repulsive to the unrestrained man: the decencies we owe to other human beings.”

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George Monbiot
George Monbiot

George Monbiot is a British writer, environmental activist, and journalist, known for his profound insights and critical analysis of environmental issues. His work covers a wide range of topics, including climate change, consumerism, political corruption, and biodiversity. more

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