Freshwater Crises Looming, Act Now


	Freshwater Crises Looming, Act Now

klippety

7-26-2008 2:39 AM

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klippety says:

Before a the already existing crises gets worse, it would be prudent to act right about now. Along with the effort to wipe out hunger. How about that?

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