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“While the high-level climate talks pursue their stately progress towards some ill-defined destination, down in the trenches there is an undercurrent of suppressed panic in the conversations. The tipping points seem to be racing towards us a lot faster than people thought.”

Quote by Gwynne Dyer

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Gwynne Dyer is a renowned Canadian journalist and author, known for his in-depth analysis of international politics and military affairs. Born on April 17, 1943, he has been a career journalist since the 1960s, writing columns for various international media. more

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