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To My Daughter Juliana,

You already know that I do everything I can keeping the planet in mind and that I raised you to do the same. I am confident that you will raise your kids to be as aware of Earth as you are. And please know that, if I am still around, I will be haranguing them — and you — about it!

Love to you, my treasure.

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