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Genetic engineering has never been about saving the world, it's about controlling the world.

Vandana Shiva

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Vandana Shiva
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: November 5
Author
Environmentalist
Philosopher
Politician
University Teacher
Writer
Dehra Dun
Genetic
Controlling
Engineering
Saving
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World

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