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“The worst case scenario sees the Amazon rainforest burning, huge amounts of methane being released by Siberian peat bogs and so on - by the time today's six year olds are 60, such a scenario would see global warming already out of control.”

Quote by Mark Lynas

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Mark Lynas is a British author born in 1973. His works primarily focus on environmental, food, and scientific issues. Lynas is known for his in-depth research on genetically modified crops and sustainable agriculture. more

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