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The one thing I feel is very hopeful, however, is the overwhelming participation of women in the movement for change.

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David Suzuki
Age: 88
Born: 1936
Born: March 24
Biologist
Climate Activist
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Zoologist
Vancouver
British Columbia
David Takayoshi Suzuki
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