Our Country, the Planet: Forging a Partnership for SurvivalLime Tree, 1992 - 291 pages |
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... threat to the environment as if it were itself an act of nature . We are reluctant to see it as a threat to the human species of our own creation . But , without that admission , we are unlikely to respond effectively to the dangers ...
... threat to the environment as if it were itself an act of nature . We are reluctant to see it as a threat to the human species of our own creation . But , without that admission , we are unlikely to respond effectively to the dangers ...
Page 110
... threats by Iceland to quit the IWC unless it is allowed to kill greater numbers . In any event , commercial whaling ... threat to the African elephant comes from both causes . Long a prime trophy for hunters , the elephant was placed in ...
... threats by Iceland to quit the IWC unless it is allowed to kill greater numbers . In any event , commercial whaling ... threat to the African elephant comes from both causes . Long a prime trophy for hunters , the elephant was placed in ...
Page 117
... threat to the world environment . Of all the world's scientists and technologists engaged in research and ... threat before which " other threats to the environment pale into insignificance The Profligate Rich 117.
... threat to the world environment . Of all the world's scientists and technologists engaged in research and ... threat before which " other threats to the environment pale into insignificance The Profligate Rich 117.
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Our Country, The Planet: Forging A Partnership For Survival Shridath S. Ramphal No preview available - 1992 |
Our Country, The Planet: Forging A Partnership For Survival Shridath S. Ramphal No preview available - 1992 |
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