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“We are in an environmental crisis which threatens the survival of this nation, and of the world as a suitable place of human habitation.”

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Barry Commoner
Barry Commoner

Barry Commoner was an esteemed biologist, born on May 28, 1917, and passed away on September 30, 2012. He made significant contributions to environmental science, particularly in the fields of soil pollution and environmental protection. more

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