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“We have to, in the next ten years, begin to decrease the rate of carbon dioxide emissions and then flatten it out. If that doesn't happen in ten years, we're going to be passing certain tipping points. If the ice sheets begin to disintegrate, what can you do about it? You can't tie a rope around an ice sheet.”

Quote by James Hansen

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James Hansen
James Hansen

James Hansen is an American climate scientist, born on March 29, 1941. He is a renowned earth scientist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of global climate change and has played a crucial role in raising awareness about this issue. more

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