We are very fond of blaming the poor for destroying the environment. But often it is the powerful, including governments, that are responsible. (Wangari Maathai)

We are very fond of blaming the poor for destroying the environment. But often it is the powerful, including governments, that are responsible.

Wangari Maathai

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