Famous quote by Wangari Maathai

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I know there is pain when sawmills close and people lose jobs, but we have to make a choice. We need water and we need t
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"I know there is pain when sawmills close and people lose jobs, but we have to make a choice. We need water and we need these forests"

- Wangari Maathai

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This quote by Wangari Maathai speaks with the challenging choices that should be made in order to safeguard the environment. She acknowledges the pain that features closing sawmills and the resulting job losses, but she likewise acknowledges the importance of preserving our natural deposits. She is recommending that we should choose in between financial development and environmental protection. We need to prioritize the defense of our water and forests, as they are vital for our survival. This quote emphasizes the significance of stabilizing economic development with environmental management. We need to find methods to secure our environment while still providing tasks and economic opportunities. Maathai's quote is a reminder that we should make difficult choices in order to make sure the sustainability of our planet.

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Wangari Maathai This quote is written / told by Wangari Maathai between April 1, 1940 and September 25, 2011. She was a famous Activist from Kenya. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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