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“We have decisively changed the carbon cycle, the nitrogen cycle, and the rate of extinction.”

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Rob Nixon
Rob Nixon

Rob Nixon is a renowned American author known for his contributions to environmental literature and ecological criticism. His works delve into environmental issues, particularly the impact of industrialization and urbanization on the natural world. Born in 1954, Nixon's works include 'Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor'. more

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