Tali Catz
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- April 22, 2009 • 3:01 pm PDT
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Speaking on Earth Day, Bolivian President Evo Morales called
Wednesday for the nations of the world to accept a set of principles
that would protect the planet's resources and "right to life."
Wednesday for the nations of the world to accept a set of principles
that would protect the planet's resources and "right to life."
Morales, the first indigenous president in Bolivia's history, told the
U.N. General Assembly that people cannot put their interests above
those of the Earth.
"Not just human beings have rights, but the planet has rights," he said. "What's happening with climate change is that the rights of Mother Earth are not being respected."
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