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“We have reduced carbon to an errant element, the culprit in a civilization bent on self-termination...Carbon is a window into the entirety of life, with all its beauty, secrets, and complexity.”

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Paul Hawken
Paul Hawken

Paul Hawken is an American environmentalist, writer, and entrepreneur. He is known for his profound insights into environmental sustainability and his contributions to the environmental movement. more

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