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Pacific Climate Warriors
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How Pacific environmental defenders are coping with the covid pandemic

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CORONAVIRUS

Senator Robert F Kennedy Jr
Coronavirus

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Labour's former broadcasting minister Willie Jackson
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Practices like mask wearing and self-isolation should be encouraged for all
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