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“In short, industrialism is over.”

Quote by Paul Hawken

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Paul Hawken is an American environmentalist, writer, and entrepreneur. He is known for his profound insights into environmental sustainability and his contributions to the environmental movement. more

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“Interestingly, the oil companies know very well that in less than 30 years they will not only be charging very high prices, but that they will be uncompetitive with renewables.”

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