Originally reported and written in January 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content.

As a teenager, Janak Palta McGilligan had a near-death experience and underwent open heart surgery at the age of 17. With a newfound respect for life, she decided to dedicate her life to mother earth’s well-being.

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