Africa: Earth Day 2021 - Passing On a Cleaner World

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Africa: Earth Day 2021 - Passing On a Cleaner World

[IPS] Midway, Utah Usa -- Preserving the beauty and wonder of our natural world for future generations should certainly be a goal everyone can get behind. While progress is often stymied by polarizing debates, clean air and water should be a priority for everyone.

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