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Even though we are going through terrible times, from crisis can come positive change, argues HANK ROBERTS
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WE HAVE entered a perfect storm and the worst is yet to come. 

A new peak in virus incidence and deaths, and in deaths of those needing serious medical intervention whose treatment will be delayed; a developing depression predicted to be the worst in 300 years; difficulty and uncertainties concerning our EU exit process. 

On top of all this is the worldwide most serious and dangerous matter of climate change. 

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