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“Our true destiny...is a world built from the bottom up by competent citizens living in solid communities, engaged in and by their places.”

Quote by David W. Orr

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David W. Orr (b. 1944) is a prominent American environmental educator, author, and professor at Oberlin College. He is widely recognized as a pioneer in environmental education, focusing on ecological literacy, sustainability, and green campus design. Orr authored influential books such as 'Ecological Literacy' and 'Earth in Mind,' and led the creation of the Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies at Oberlin, one of the greenest buildings globally. His work has significantly shaped environmental education, ecological design, and public policy. more

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