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“Although it is important to examine the consequences of today's actions far into the future, it is important not to confuse far future actions with what is done today. The impact of emissions that are made after 2100 has no bearing on what the world should do for the next 30 or even 100 years.”

Quote by Robert O. Mendelsohn

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Robert O. Mendelsohn

Robert O. Mendelsohn is an economist born in 1952, known for his extensive research in environmental economics and climate change. more

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