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James Lovelock - Scientist and Engineer

James Lovelock, one of the past century's most influential environmental scientists, died this week at the age of 103. Last year he spoke to HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur about his work.

James Lovelock, one of the past century's most influential environmental scientists, died this week at the age of 103. He developed the Gaia hypothesis - the idea that our planet and all the life on it are part of one dynamic, self-regulating system. Last year he spoke to HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur about his work and the fragility and resilience of life on Earth.

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Presenter Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest James Lovelock

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