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Ben Daniels might only be 14 years old, but he's already helped legislators sign bills to help the environment. His artwork is inspired by the earth, and he's proof that one person can make a difference.

by AlexParker on Aug 05,2008

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David_Whiteside 456 days ago

great story, Ben rocks!

Lungs of the Earth

dynamicteens 376 days ago

Cool Kid.

Gifted artist with a cause. We salute you Ben for the efforts and Alex for the report. =)

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