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“Schools have never been about getting access to information. That's the job of libraries. Schools and universities have nobler missions as gentle gatekeepers. Their role is to control ideas on the loose and to present the best and noblest ideas to the young.”

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Andrew Nikiforuk

Andrew Nikiforuk is a Canadian journalist known for his reporting on energy and the environment. Born in 1955, he has been active in journalism since the 1980s. Nikiforuk's work often delves into the impact of the oil, gas, and energy sectors on the environment and society. more

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