Much to the disappointment of her Moroccan grandmother, Karen became a vegetarian at the age of seven because of a heartfelt respect for other forms of life.
She also began her journey to understand her surroundings and her impact on the environment.
She even starting an elementary school Ecology Club and an environmental newsletter in the 3rd grade. (The proceeds of the newsletter went to non-profit environmental organizations, of course.) She now studies in New York.
Karen can be reached at karen (at) greenprophet (dot) com.
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