János Vargha

Environmentalist, Person

1949 –

35

Who is János Vargha?

János Vargha is a Hungarian biologist, environmentalist and photographer. He organized opposition in particular against the projected Nagymaros dam in the Danube river system. He founded Duna Kör, an environmental movement which was awarded the Right Livelihood Award in 1985. He was also awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 1990.

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on July 23, 2013

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