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“What a great time to be born! What a great time to be alive! Because this generation gets to essentially completely change the world.”

Quote by Paul Hawken

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Paul Hawken is an American environmentalist, writer, and entrepreneur. He is known for his profound insights into environmental sustainability and his contributions to the environmental movement. more

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