Sustainable Development

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Published August 26, 2002 at 12:00 AM EDT

Guest host Renee Montagne talks with NPR's Richard Harris about the World Summit on Sustainable Development, which opened today in South Africa. The 10-day summit is aimed at finding ways to help millions out of poverty without poisoning the planet.

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