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“Ordinary people need to lead and not sit there and think that governments are going to spoon-feed them and look after them and look after the country, because they won't.”

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Ian Kiernan
Ian Kiernan

Ian Kiernan is a renowned environmentalist born on October 4, 1940. He is known for his steadfast commitment and leadership in environmental protection, particularly in the field of marine conservation. Mr. Kiernan is the founder of the Clean Oceans Campaign, an organization dedicated to reducing marine pollution and raising public awareness about ocean environmental issues. more

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