It seems an easy choice - sacrifice the tree for a human life

Al Gore
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It seems an easy choice - sacrifice the tree for a human life - until one learns that three trees must be destroyed for each patient treated. Suddenly we must confront some tough questions. How important are the medical needs of future generations? ✨ Al Gore (2013). Earth in the Balance: Forging a New Common Purpose, p.119, Routledge
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