Erin Brockovich Friday night earned the honor of “Protector of the Earth.” That’s what the Atlanta-based Captain Planet Foundation calls the award given annually to what organizers call

“real-life environmental superheros.” Many know Erin Brockovich’s story thanks in part to the 2000 movie by the same name starring Julia Roberts. READ THIS STORY FOR FREE To continue

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