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How Empire and Environmental Destruction Go Hand-In-Hand

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This chapter delves into the connection between historical empires and their role in environmental degradation, leading to today's climate crisis. It features insights from the new book 'The Burning Earth, A History,' highlighting the effects of human migration and imperial pursuits on the environment over the past 800 years.

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