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“People are saying that the next war will be about water. Let's make sure there will be no next war, and let's make sure that we treat water the way it deserves.” quote by Miroslav Lajcak — Download Open image

“People are saying that the next war will be about water. Let's make sure there will be no next war, and let's make sure that we treat water the way it deserves.”

Miroslav Lajcak

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