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Adding CO2 to the air is like throwing another blanket on the bed.
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James Hansen
Age: 83
Born: 1941
Born: March 29
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Iowa
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CEOs of fossil energy companies know what they are doing and are aware of long-term consequences of continued business as usual. In my opinion, these CEOs should be tried for high crimes against humanity and nature.
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