Hermann Scheer received right Livelihood Award in 1999 for ________?
Correct answer: B. indefatigable work for the promotion of solar energy worldwide
- A. his long standing efforts to end the impunity of dictators
- B. indefatigable work for the promotion of solar energy worldwide
- C. Showing that organic agriculture is a key to environmental sustainability
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Hermann Scheer received the 1999 Right Livelihood Award for his persistent worldwide promotion of solar energy. He was a prominent German advocate of renewable-energy development.
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