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“Conventional economic theory... counts the depletion of resources as the accumulation of wealth.”

Quote by Mark Lynas

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Mark Lynas is a British author born in 1973. His works primarily focus on environmental, food, and scientific issues. Lynas is known for his in-depth research on genetically modified crops and sustainable agriculture. more

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