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“Our planet has not seen an extinction crisis as serious as the one in progress for 65 million years.”

Quote by David Suzuki

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David Suzuki is a Canadian professor, author, television host, environmental activist, and scientist. He is renowned for his contributions to environmental protection, particularly in the areas of climate change, biodiversity, and sustainability. Born on March 24, 1936, Suzuki has been active in the public sphere since the 1960s. more

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