"When asked if we have enough time to prevent catastrophe, she'd always say that we have exactly enough time β starting now."
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Amory Lovins, quoted in "T. Friedman's New Bestseller Hot, Flat & Crowded Touts Plug-Ins," CalCars.org (2008-09-08)
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Donella Meadows
Donella "Dana" Meadows (1941-2001) was a pioneering American environmental scientist, teacher and writer. She is best known as author of the influential book The Limits to Growth.
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