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“Climate change will affect the whole of humanity, while terrorist attacks will only affect a small section of humanity. Of course, you wouldn't say that if you were related to someone who had been beheaded or blown up or murdered. But humanity is facing a very big, slow, long, drawn-out threat, and that is to do with the way the weather is changing and the size of the population.”

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David Attenborough

David Attenborough is a renowned British broadcaster and natural history documentary maker. Born on May 8, 1926, Attenborough's career began at the BBC, where he gained fame in the 1950s with his deep insights into the natural world and unique storytelling style. His work has covered a variety of ecosystems on Earth, making a profound impact on audiences worldwide. more

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