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“If we continue to address the issue of the environment where we live as though we're the only species that lives here, we'll create a disaster for ourselves”

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Gaylord Nelson
Gaylord Nelson

Former United States Senator and environmental activist, Gaylord Nelson was born on June 4, 1916, and passed away on July 3, 2005. During his tenure, he advocated for several environmental laws and founded Earth Day. more

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