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Uniformity is not nature's way diversity is nature's way.

Vandana Shiva

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Vandana Shiva
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: November 5
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Environmentalist
Philosopher
Politician
University Teacher
Writer
Dehra Dun
Biodiversity
Uniformity
Brotherhood
Diversity
Nature
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