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References
- ↑ "Stephanie Kaza Curriculum Vitae" (PDF). uvm.edu. April 26, 2006. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
Sources
- Dharma Avenue Profile of Kaza
- Earth Charter USA Interview with Kaza
- Stephanie Kaza's UVM website
