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“When we say we have "hit the limits," we are saying that nature is the problem, when in fact the limits we have hit are the limits of destruction and waste, not nature.”

Quote by Frances Moore Lappé

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Frances Moore Lappé

Frances Moore Lappé is an American author and social activist known for her research on food, agriculture, and global justice. Her book 'Diet for a Small Planet' was first published in 1971 and had a profound impact on the food movement. more

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