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The godlike powers of geoengineering irrevocably change the human’s relationship with Planet Earth.
Frances Cairncross
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Welcome to the brave new world of artificial intelligence for conservation.
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The rise of fast fashion and the technology that needs to change to keep your clothes out of the garbage.
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