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“Ted Turner is still a leader. And he sets a great example. His ability financially has been reduced, but his influence and his example still is an important asset to the whole environmental movement.”

Quote by Maurice Strong

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Maurice Strong was a Canadian diplomat, environmentalist, and businessman. Born on April 29, 1929, in Alberta, Canada, he passed away on November 27, 2015. Strong is renowned for his contributions to sustainable development and environmental policy, serving as the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in 1972 and later as the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations. more

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