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“Environmentalism has become a special interest, incapable of addressing large, complex, and global problems such as global warming.”

Quote by Ted Nordhaus

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Ted Nordhaus is a prominent environmental policy author and thinker, known for his insights into climate change and energy policy. Although his exact birth and death dates are unknown, his influence has grown significantly in the early 21st century. more

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