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“Our atmosphere can't tell the difference between emissions from an Asian factory, the exhaust from a North American SUV, or deforestation in South America or Africa.”

Quote by Ban Ki-moon

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Ban Ki-moon, born on June 13, 1944, is a distinguished diplomat from South Korea. He has held several key positions in the international arena, including serving as the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Under his leadership, the United Nations made significant achievements in maintaining world peace and promoting sustainable development. more

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