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“When you are surrounded by something so big that requires you to change everything about the way you think and see the world, then denial is the natural response. But the longer we wait, the bigger the response required.”

Quote by Paul Gilding

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Paul Gilding
Paul Gilding

Paul Gilding is an Australian author, speaker, and strategist, born in 1959. He is known for his profound insights into sustainable development and environmental issues, having written books such as 'The Great Disruption: Why the Climate Crisis Will Bring On the End of Civilization as We Know It'. more

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