1. Seoul, South Korea Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
Two local organizations, Eco
Moms and Green Growth,
mobilized the Seoul community
to learn about environmental
issues and pledge acts of
service.
Photo: Participants holding a massive
replica of the official Earth Day 2012
Mobilize the Earth™ poster
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2. Kurdistan Region, Iraq Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
In an effort to help Mobilize the
Earth™ and to help their
constituents embrace
sustainability, the Kurdistan
Regional Government planted
five million trees across Iraq in
honor of Earth Day 2012 and A
Billion Acts of Green®.
Photo: Kurdistan Prime Minister Dr.
Barham Salih planting a tree on Earth Day
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“We’re proud to be joining so many people all over the world who are taking action for Earth Day
2012. By planting these trees, we’re improving the environment of Kurdistan and the surrounding
communities, but we also hope to set an example for the rest of Iraq, the region, and the world.”
-Dr. Barham Salih, Prime Minister of Kurdistan

3. Chhattisgarh, India Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
Local students listened to lectures
on the importance of Earth Day
and made environmental pledges
to be included in the “Tree of
Life”. At the end of the day
students painted their hands
green and made a collage
signifying their unity for a safer
and healthier planet.
Photos (Top to Bottom): Students show their
support for Earth Day; A young girl writes down
her environmental pledge; students showcase
their green hands for the environment.
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4. Oman Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
In Oman, The Ministry of
Education called upon every
school in the Sultanate (7,000+)
to take part in environmental
actions on Earth Day. Students
learned about environmental
issues and gave speeches in
front of their peers on the
importance of living green.
Photos (Top to Bottom): Students prepare
to hear an environmental speech; students
and teachers get ready to plant trees in the
playground
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“To protect our planet and its precious natural resources, we have to spread awareness about the
grave problems they face. And this environmental education has to start at a young age. That’s why
Oman is mobilizing for Earth Day by engaging our school children.”
-Ministry of Education in Oman.

5. New Taipei City, Taiwan Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
More than 10,000 people
gathered in New Taipei City,
including The First Lady of the
Republic of China, Mrs.
Christine Chow Ma, to plant
trees in honor of Earth Day and
help build a beautiful natural
park for the city.
Photo: First Lady Mrs. Ma is seen planting
a tree for Earth Day.
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6. Madhya Pradesh, India Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
Students and villagers rallied in
the Kanha National Park to call
upon world leaders to protect
the Earth. Participants planted
trees, picked up trash, and gave
away free energy efficient solar
lamps to villagers.
Photos (Top to Bottom): Villagers and
students participate in the Rally; A village
member is given a solar lamp
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“Save Earth! Save Life! One Earth! One Chance!”
-Students at the forest rally

7. Fayetteville, Arkansas Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
Fayetteville held “40 Days and
40 Nights” of events in honor of
Earth Day. From April 5th to May
14th, 40 Days and 40 Nights
featured over 100 events,
engaging residents and local
businesses throughout the
community to mobilize and
show their support for a
sustainable future.
Photo: Mayor Lioneld Jordan kicks off Earth
Month with a proclamation reading in front
of city hall
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8. Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
In honor of Earth Day, hundreds
of skateboarders within the
Greenskate community took to
the streets on April 22nd in São
Paulo, Brazil to promote
longboarding as a viable, eco-
friendly method of
transportation.
Photo: Longboarders assemble on the
streets of São Paulo
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“São Paulo is one of the most troubled cities in the world when it comes to transportation and
environment. With such a big skateboarding scene in Brazil, longboarding is an almost obvious
alternative to avoid the traffic jams and reduce the pollution.”
– A Greenskate Participant

9. Dhi Qar Province, Iraq Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
Over 10,000 schools Iraq planned
Earth Day events to help Mobilize
the Earth. The Al-Nasiriyah High
School for Girls in southern Iraq
hosted a number of activities,
including a presentation on the
importance of protecting the
environment, a tree planting and
a drawing exhibition.
Photo (Top to Bottom): A young Iraqi girl
works to plant a tree; a student draws an
environmental painting; a teacher lectures
students on the importance of conservation.
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“This is the second year we organized Earth Day activities and we are committed to do so every year”
-Al-Nasiriyah School Principle

10. St. Louis, Missouri Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
More than 30,000 people
attended the 23rd Annual St.
Louis Earth Day Festival on April
22nd. The theme was "Heroes for
the Planet: Ordinary People,
Extraordinary Acts." Activities
included an “All Species Parade”
kicked off by Mayor Francis G.
Slay, a recycling extravaganza,
and a Green Jobs exhibit.
Photo: volunteers educate an event
participant about recycling
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“I encourage all citizens to take this opportunity to learn about respect and celebrate our connection
to life on Earth and to take measures to give back on Earth Day and every day. ”
-St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slay

11. Dushanbe, Tajikistan Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
A team of local NGOs, led by
Little Earth organized a
community cleanup at local
playgrounds, and organized
numerous presentations
throughout the day to educate
residents about environmental
issues. In honor of Earth Day,
the coalition of groups opened
the first bicycle lane in
Dushanbe.
Photo: Participants standing together to
show their support for the planet
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"Remember, we’ve only got one Little Earth! Even if everyday is Earth Day for some people, it is only
on the 22nd of April that we come together and realize how big our movement has become."
-Timur Idrisov, co-founder of Little Earth

12. Kingston, Jamaica Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
In Jamaica, over 100 students
helped Mobilize the Earth™ by
participating in environmental
events and games, hosted by
the Jamaica Environment Trust
(JET). Students learned the
importance of conservation and
worked to incorporate green
actions into their daily lives.
Photo: JET participant displays a mask that
he made in honor of local wildlife.
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“Earth Day 2012 marked the completion of the second phase of the Building Appreciation for Nature in
Children at Risk (BANCAR) project. The project ended with a fun filled day for participants. Nearly 100 8 - 14
year olds from RISE Kidz Clubs in communities of Majestic Gardens, Tower Hill and Drewsland came out to
celebrate in Kingston.”
– A JET Member

13. Cape Town, South Africa Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
In South Africa, local K-12
students picked up waste at a
nearby beach and helped clean
up the surrounding landscape in
honor of Earth Day.
Photos (Left to Right): Students clean up waste
around a sea drain; two young boys pose for the
camera while recycling some plastic bottles
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“We are very happy to be collaborating with the City of Cape Town and teaching the learners about
the importance of looking after the earth. It is important that the youth play a role in keeping our
environment clean and by participating in initiatives such as Earth Day, they are doing just that,”
-Stuart McLeod, Managing Director of PenBev.

14. Columbus, Ohio Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
In honor of Earth Day, thousands
of people volunteered during the
month of April to help clean up
the state of Ohio. In addition,
local group Green Columbus
organized a large event in
downtown Columbus to build
awareness of the city’s green
initiatives.
Photo: team of volunteers who cleaned up
their local neighborhood
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15. Son Rullan, Spain Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
A local sustainable community
organized a series of activities and
demonstrations within their eco-
village to help educate nearby
residents about living in an
environmentally friendly manner.
Photo: participants gather together to
meditate in Son Rullan, Spain
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“It is a celebration with a difference, a celebration which gives meaning, a celebration which renews
our commitment to respect Earth and humanity.”
- Earth Day organizer

16. Tunis City, Tunisia Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
Schools within Tunis City
organized outdoor Earth Day
activities and taught their
children about the importance
of environmental issues in the
classroom. Outdoor activities
included tree plantings,
recycling drives, and the clean-
up of a local park.
Photos (Top to Bottom): A student works to
create a sculpture out of her recently
recycled bottle; students help plant trees at
a local park
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17. Selangor, Malaysia Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
Local NGO Waterfall Survivors
mobilized hundreds of local
residents to clean up of the local
Selangor Waterfall and learn
about the importance of
preserving their environment.
Photo: Waterfall Survivors participants
pose for a group photo before the clean-up
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“On April 22nd, approximately 500 participants traveled to Templer’s Park in Selangor, Malaysia with
the goal of removing all waste and litter from the magnificent waterfalls in the park. The event
featured activities and discussions to educate participants about the environmental threats facing
Malaysia’s waterfalls.” – A Waterfall Survivors Participant

18. Cleveland, Ohio Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
On April 22nd, Cleveland hosted
EarthFest 2012, an
environmental education event
which featured speakers,
exhibits on clean transportation,
and green home improvements.
The theme was ‘Local and
Sustainable Food’, which
highlighted Mayor Jackson’s 10-
year Sustainable Cleveland
Initiative.
Photo: EarthFest 2012 in Cleveland
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19. Fiji, Palau, Philippines Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
Local non-profit Community
Centred Conservation (C3)
hosted a series of community
clean-ups and reforestation
activities in honor of Earth Day.
Photo: C3 participants clean up a beach in
the Philippines
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“The 22nd April 2012 was a day marked globally for its environmental significance, as over one billion
people in 192 countries took part to help protect their environment to commemorate the 42nd Earth
Day... C3 staff and local communities in four countries were among the individuals, schools,
communities and companies across the world that were helping Earth Day Network achieve A Billion
Acts of Green®.” – A C3 Participant

20. Bangalore, India Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
More than 200 college students
pushed motorized bikes
backwards through the streets
of Bangalore in an effort to
spread awareness about rising
carbon emission levels in the
city and to encourage the public
to use sustainable modes of
transport.
Photos (Top to Bottom): Students march
through the streets with their bikes;
Students create a “human bicycle” to
promote carbon free modes of transport.
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“Bangalore is a city with the highest number of two wheelers in the country.
I often think why I should use a vehicle to commute 5 km? What is the purpose of public transport
then? This is one way to tell everyone that we must stop polluting the environment.”
- Raksha Jayaraj, Earth Day Participant

21. Tripoli, Libya Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
Led by local NGOs the
Environmental Friends ,of Libya
and the Flame of the Capital,
hundreds of youth and adults
helped clean up the city and
plant trees in honor of Earth
Day.
Photos (Top to Bottom): Some young boys
are ready to clean on Earth Day 2012;
Event participants show their support for
EDN as they clean a local park
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22. Alajuela, Costa Rica Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
In an effort to help restore the
local canopy and educate the
public, the Alajuela community
helped plant mountain almond
trees (a local species) in honor
of Earth Day.
Photo: Local family plants a mountain
almond tree
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“Our reforestation event on Earth Day was a fantastic success! We planted 100 mountain almonds
trees and had 35 volunteers helping!”
– Earth Day Participant

23. DeSoto County, Mississippi World
Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 Wide
In honor of Earth Day, the
DeSoto County organized a
series of Earth Day activities and
exhibits that focused on
sustainable living, energy
efficiency, and natural resource
conservation.
Photo: kids learning about water collection
at an interactive exhibit
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24. Beijing, China Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
In honor of Earth Day, families,
kids, and adults learned about
environmental issues and
conservation while constructing
a sculpture of “Sky-patching-
Goddess Nuwa” and washing
cars with only one bucket of
water. Several members of the
visiting Harlem Globetrotters
players came out for the event.
Photo: Harlem Globetrotters players and
schoolchildren pose to capture the moment
for Earth Day.
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“I always believe that our planet is not inherited from our ancestors, but borrowed from our future
generations. And, all religion and arts are derived and generated from nature. Earth Day is a great
opportunity to eulogize the harmony of both natural and human landscapes.”
-Yuan Xikun, founder of ‘Champion of Water Alliance’

25. Bellevue, Nebraska Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
In Bellevue, hundreds of local
residents came out to see
green product demonstrations,
learn about city recycling
practices, and take part in the
annual Earth Day 5k race.
Photo (Top to Bottom): recycle relay race;
starting area for the 5k race
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“It is imperative for municipal government to recognize, acknowledge and participate as an example
to the community and its residents in leading environmental-friendly practices.”
-Bellevue Mayor Rita Sanders

26. Freeport, Maine Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
Over 50 children pledged to
read environmentally themed
books throughout the month of
April and designed eco-
bookmarks in honor of Earth
Day 2012 at the Freeport
Community Public Library.
Photo (Top to Bottom): Reading for the
Earth™ book display encouraging children
to read environmentally-themed books;
some of the bookmarks created by kids
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27. Sofia, Bulgaria Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
At the American College of Sofia,
students learned about local
environmental issues, made
commitments to help protect
the environment, and built a
community garden in honor of
Earth Day.
Photo: 8th graders stand proudly by their
flower patch.
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Some pledges made by 8th graders:
“I pledge I will only drive to school three days a week.” “I pledge to make the air cleaner by planting a
tree behind my house.” “I pledge to have a shower instead of a bath.” “I pledge to recycle my old
notebooks.” “I pledge never to throw rubbish on the ground.” “I pledge to use less energy by using
more solar batteries.”

28. Andhra Pradesh, India Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
A group of local women from a
tribal village in Andhra Pradesh,
replaced their incandescent
light bulbs with CFL bulbs and
pledged to lead “greener”
lifestyles in honor of Earth Day.
Photo: Villagers hold up their new CFL
Bulbs on Earth Day 2012
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29. Kowloon Tong, Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
Hong Kong
Students from the American
International School in Hong
Kong researched animal habitats
and displayed their new found
knowledge through creative
dioramas.
Photo: Reading for the Earth™ display with
animal habitat dioramas
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“Our grade 3 students have created animal dioramas featuring animal habitats.”
- Elsa Ko, American International School

30. Burbank, California Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
Hundreds of local residents
gathered at the Earth Day event
in Burbank to learn about waste
management, recycling, and
composting.
Photo: Earth Day celebration in Burbank
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31. Iasi, Romania Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
In Iasi, Earth Day organizers
planned a series of events to help
mobilize schools and local
residents to protect the
environment. Events included
waste clean ups, tree plantings,
seminars, and demonstrations.
Photo: Students from the school club “Radu
Cernatescu” plant lime and oak trees in their
school campus.
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“Regardless of its length, each Earth Day initiative is commendable in that it spreads environmental
awareness.”
-Earth Day organizer

32. Guangzhou, China Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
In honor of Earth Day, the U.S.
Consulate in Guangzhou
organized 22 events during Earth
Week to help educate the local
community about environmental
issues and to encourage them to
commit to change their personal
behavior.
Photo: On April 22nd, the U.S. Consulate in
Guangzhou held an eco-pledge signing
ceremony where all contributions were
added to A Billion Acts of Green®.
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Popular online pledges:
“I will eat meat at most three days a week.” “I will limit my showers to five minutes.” “I will
recycle all plastic bottles I use.” “I will join and environmental organization.” “I will plant a tree.”
“I will build a compost bin.” “I will ride my bike to work every day.”

33. Khao Yai, Thailand Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
Local families visited the National
Park in Khao Yai to plant trees
and learn about different tree
planting techniques, forest
evolution, and the difference
between reforestation and forest
restoration.
Photo: Children pet giraffes as they learn
about biodiversity and conservation.
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"Not only is it beneficial for the planet to plant trees but its also important for children to understand
the benefits that reforesting our planet brings and what better way than to get the whole family out
there to help us "save the planet one tree at a time!“
-Andrew Steel, founder of Plant a Tree Foundation

34. Freeport, Bahamas Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
In honor of Earth Day, the Grand
Bahama Branch hosted an Earth
Day that educated locals on
sustainable agriculture and
featured a wood carving art
exhibition to demonstrate the
beauty of nature that and how it
is being tarnished by fossil fuel
consumption.
Photo: Wood Carver guides Art Exhibition
participant
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“In the exhibition there are abstract works made of materials derived directly from the earth
representing the beauty of nature, marred by the human need for fossil fuel consumption.”
– Bahamas National Trust Participant

35. Fairbanks, Alaska Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
In honor of Earth Day, Fort
Wainwright organized Earth Day
activities and registered
community environmental
commitments in collaboration
with residents, the North Pole
mayor, Doug Isaacson, Fairbanks
city mayor, Jerry Cleworth and
Fairbanks North Star Borough
mayor, Luke Hopkins.
Photo: Mayors gather to sign the Interior
Alaska Community Sustainable
Proclamation
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"There were many leaves added to our commitment tree which symbolized individual commitments
from those who attended the event toward sustainability and Earth Day. It was their way to say "Me
and Now" to our theme of "If not you, who and if not now, when?“”
-Andy McDonough, event chairman of Fort Wainwright

36. Indianapolis, Indiana Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
The city of Indianapolis held its
first ever organized Earth Day
event and mobilized several
thousand local residents to
learn about sustainability issues
and how to take better care of
their environment.
Photo: Tree planting at the inaugural Earth
Day celebration
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37. Port Louis, Mauritius Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
In Mauritius, on Earth Day 2012,
Deputy Prime Minister Xavier
Luc Duval, Minister of Tourism
Michael Sik Yuen, and Minsiter
of Health Lormus Bundhoo all
decided to bike to work to
promote sustainability across
Mauritius. They encouraged all
Mauritians to bike to work when
possible.
Photo: Minister of Tourism Michael Sik
Yuen, and coworkers bike to work
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“The bicycle emits no air pollution and noise. Mauritius will come out as a winner if we all bike
more.”
- Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Luc Duval

38. New York City, Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
New York Wide
For Earth Day, Manhattan Borough
President Scott M. Stringer joined
high school students from Global
Kids, Children's Aide Society, and
Young Women's Leadership School in
East Harlem for a town hall on
Sustainability and the Future of New
York City.
Photo: Manhattan Borough President
Stringer speaking to high schools students
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39. Naples, Italy Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
Thousands of people gathered in
Naples to take part in the official
Earth Day Italy event – which
featured musical performances
and environmental fashion
shows – to draw attention to
environmental problems in Italy
and around the world and
promote a green lifestyle.
Photo: Rezzophonic rocking the Earth Day
Italy concert.
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“Since its inception, the Italian Earth Day has worked to host our event in order to raise public
awareness on critical environmental problems on Earth. Through music and fashion, Earth Day Italia
brings people together who are working to form a more sustainable Italy and a more sustainable
planet.” – Claudio Sestili, President

40. Monterey County, Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
California
Children at the Monterey
County Public Library pledged to
read environmentally-themed
books in honor Earth Day 2012.
Photo: A child browsing through books at
a Reading for the Earth™ book display
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“Children learn best through their everyday experiences with the people they love and trust, and
when the learning is fun. And the best place for these experiences is outdoors, in the natural world.””
-Center for Families, Communities, Schools and Children’s Learning

41. Sierra Gorda, Mexico Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
Hundreds of students, parents,
teachers, local authorities, and
local businesses gathered in
Sierra Gorda to present skits,
poems, traditional dishes,
songs, and dances that
celebrate humanity’s
connection to the Earth and the
kinship required to protect it.
Photo: School children display artwork
created at an Earth Festival
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42. Malibu, California Ea r t h D ay 2 0 1 2 World
Wide
Hundreds of local residents
attended the Malibu Earth Day
event and learned about
composting, Smart Gardening,
Energy Upgrade rebates, water
conservation, State Parks, and
City Environmental Programs.
Photo: Children enjoy locally grown
strawberries at Malibu Country Mart
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