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BY Fredrick Ngugi, 10:00am January 23, 2017,

Top 5 Black Environmentalists the World Should Never Forget

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by Fredrick Ngugi, 10:00am January 23, 2017,
Prof. Wangari Maathai
Prof. Wangari Maathai. Citizen TV

Every part of the world is currently suffering from the effects of climate change due to the ongoing environmental degradation of the planet through harmful human activities. Experts have warned of catastrophic consequences if nothing is done to prevent further damage to the environment.

Environmentalists around the world have been working tirelessly to educate people about the dangers of environmental degradation and ways in which this destruction can be stopped. Many of them have been forced to put their lives on the line by confronting wealthy establishments and corporations whose activities are harmful to the environment.

Here are the top 5 Black environmentalists that the world should never forget.

Last Edited by:Abena Agyeman-Fisher Updated: January 23, 2017

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