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Amitav Ghosh on colonialism & the climate crisis

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We talk to renowned Indian author Amitav Ghosh about the origins of the climate crisis, the story of one very important spice, and why he prefers the term "planetary crisis" to the climate crisis.
8 Jun 2023 English Germany Society & Culture · Health & Fitness

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