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The modern environmental movement was begun by a scientist sounding the alarm. It wasn't her area, but marine biologist Rachel Carson wrote Silent Spring anyway because no one else had the guts to risk the response of big chemical companies. It wasn't pretty.
ReplyDeleteDr. Marcia Angell is doing the same thing with big Pharma today. And she is suffering the same sort of attacks.
Always appreciate your links. They lead to the most thought provoking stories.
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