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“I think we have a very brief window of opportunity to deal with climate change. No longer than a decade at most.”

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James Hansen is an American climate scientist, born on March 29, 1941. He is a renowned earth scientist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of global climate change and has played a crucial role in raising awareness about this issue. more

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