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"Story of Stuff" Author Annie Leonard Receives Honorary Degree
June 6, 2011
Annie Leonard, the author of "The Story of Stuff," received an honorary degree at Vermont Law School's 36th commencement on May 21 in recognition of her nearly two decades investigating and organizing on environmental health and justice issues. Leonard discussed her work in a guest lecture the day before commencement. View the lecture.News Entries
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