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“Poverty, in the end, is a state of dispossession and deprivation in which people are not only deprived of their income, but also of opportunity, empowerment and, most important, dignity.”

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James Gustave Speth
James Gustave Speth

James Gustave Speth is an American lawyer, scholar, and environmental activist. Born on March 4, 1942, he graduated from Yale Law School and served as a professor there. Speth has had a significant impact on the field of environmental protection, serving as the first administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and holding leadership positions in various environmental organizations and think tanks. more

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