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“It is environmental illiteracy and a complete lack of forward thinking to ignore the need to halt and then reverse population growth in the context of climate change, travel congestion, unaffordable housing, and resource depletion”

Quote by Phil Harding

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Phil Harding, born in 1958, is a senior policy advisor specializing in sustainable development, climate change, and resource efficiency. He currently serves as the Chairman of a non-governmental organization. Harding has been deeply involved in shaping policies related to climate change and resource efficiency throughout his career. more

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