"We are very fond of blaming the poor for destroying the environment. But often it is the powerful, including governments, that are responsible."

Environment, Poor

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"We are very fond of blaming the poor for destroying the environment. But often it is the powerful, including governments, that are responsible."

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"We are very fond of blaming the poor for destroying the environment. But often it is the powerful, including governments, that are responsible."

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