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“With the world's human population now at seven billion and growing, and the demand for technology and modern conveniences increasing, we can't control all our negative impacts. But we have to find better ways to live within the limits nature and its cycles impose.”

Quote by David Suzuki

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David Suzuki is a Canadian professor, author, television host, environmental activist, and scientist. He is renowned for his contributions to environmental protection, particularly in the areas of climate change, biodiversity, and sustainability. Born on March 24, 1936, Suzuki has been active in the public sphere since the 1960s. more

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