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“It's absolutely not acceptable for people to argue that, if we are going to do anything about climate change at all, well, the responsibility lies solely with the individual.”

Quote by Peter Garrett

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Peter Garrett is an Australian politician born on April 16, 1953. He has served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives and has had a significant impact in the fields of environmental protection, arts, and culture. more

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