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“What's the use of having developed a science well enough to make predictions if, in the end, all we're willing to do is stand around and wait for them to come true?”

Quote by Frank Sherwood Rowland

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Frank Sherwood Rowland

Frank Sherwood Rowland was an accomplished chemist renowned for his contributions to environmental chemistry. His work on atmospheric chemistry and ozone layer protection had a profound impact on global environmental protection. more

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