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Quote by Katharine Hayhoe

“We don't have a hundred years to fix climate change. We don't have a hundred years to wait until we've built all these bridges and rapport and scientific understanding and so on and so forth. We have to fix climate change with the people we have right now, and to a large extent with the perspectives we have right now as well.”

Quote by Katharine Hayhoe

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Katharine Hayhoe

Katharine Hayhoe is an author recognized for her expertise in climate change communication. Born in 1973, she has made substantial contributions to environmental science and policy through her research and advocacy. more

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