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“The pursuit of eternity is no longer the prerogative of the gods - it is the business of us all, here and now.”

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Bob Brown is an Australian politician, environmental activist, and former leader of the Australian Greens Party. Born on December 27, 1944, he has dedicated his career to environmental protection and ecological conservation. more

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