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"Ice cores are cylinders of ice drilled out of an ice sheet or glacier. They’re an exceptional record of past climate."

— Nerilie Abram

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Source: ‘The most significant environmentalist in history’ is now king. Two Australian researchers tell of Charles’ fascination with nature. September 13, 2022 8.50am SAST, THE CONVERSATION,, Retrieved: 14, November, 2023.
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