Change Quote by Lester R. Brown

“In 1997, climate change was discussed in the future tense. Today we discuss it in the present tense. It is no longer something that may happen. It is happening now.” quote by Lester R. Brown — Download Open image

““In 1997, climate change was discussed in the future tense. Today we discuss it in the present tense. It is no longer something that may happen. It is happening now.””

Lester R. Brown

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