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10 Of The Most Influential Environmentalists Of All Time | Iamgreenâ,,¢
Environment  (tags: conservation, endangered, environment, government, habitat, nature, politics, protection, wildlife, world )

Daphna
- 53 days ago - sayiamgreen.com
A Brazilian rubber tapper turned union organizer and environmentalist. Chico Mendes was one of the earliest and most vocal opponents of the destruction of the Amazon rainforest. When rubber prices fell, and cattle ranchers started buying up the jungle and
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Eugenie F-s (9)
Sunday November 1, 2009, 12:24 pm
Long live those in our hearts who have fought for us when all around was and still is in total apathy. You not only stood for your beliefs but also some of you have died for them. For those of us who are alive today, we thank you for everything that you have done to try and protect the environment for the future generations. We will try to do the same and continue your fight. God bless and thank you.
 

mary f. (78)
Monday November 2, 2009, 1:25 am
thanks for this
 

Chaz Gaily Berlusconi (268)
Tuesday November 3, 2009, 6:58 am
Thannxxx... this is shows that we as individuals can make an enormous difference.. and can rise up to the top to be a formidable force....
 
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