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Mainstream Environmentalism Personal Statement

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At age 11 my pastor told my parents I possessed a strong sense for social justice that surpassed my youth. This passion only grew as I learned the strident injustices that exist in this world. As I grew older environmental issues and campaigns also ignited fire within me. Whether it was a small recycling campaign or a save the rainforest fundraiser I made an effort to volunteer my time and money to the cause. My love for the earth is what drew to the environmental justice movement. While I have always combatted for the earth the environmental movements lacked the human element. Mainstream environmentalism focuses on the saving the river for the rivers sake but I wanted to save the river for the community. The environmental justice movement

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