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Global Fever: How to Treat Climate Change

This book delves into the complexities of climate change, offering readers an in-depth look at the environmental, social, and economic impacts. It provides a range of strategies and solutions aimed at mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change, emphasizing the importance of global cooperation and individual action. more

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William H. Calvin
William H. Calvin

William H. Calvin is a renowned neuroscientist and cognitive scientist, born on April 30, 1939. He served as a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where he conducted research on how the brain processes information and how these processes affect our cognition and behavior. more

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