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The CNN Heroes Legacy Award honors a lifetime commitment to service and an unwavering dedication to making the world a better place. Anderson Cooper shares a look back at CNN Heroes Legacy honoree Robert Redford’s longtime advocacy for the planet through activism, storytelling, and decades of public engagement. #CNNHeroes #RobertRedford | CNN Heroes