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“I'm not sure what solutions we'll find to deal with all our environmental problems, but I'm sure of this: They will be provided by industry; they will be products of technology. Where else can they come from?”

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George M. Keller

George M. Keller was an influential figure in the unknown field. Born on December 3, 1923, and passed away on October 17, 2008. more

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