In Peru, this young activist is sparking a movement for climate justice

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By Sabrina ImblerOct 24, 2016, 5:43 am121 pts
Majandra Rodriguez Acha was 19 when her country erupted in protests over Amazonian oil. The year was 2009, and Peru’s president had just opened the jungle to oil development, ensuring the displacement of thousands of indigenous people. Enraged by the violent clashes she saw on television, Acha attended a…

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