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The problem with Silent Spring environmentalism

A new history of the environmental movement places too much emphasis on famous figures like Rachel Carson and shies away from confronting failures.
working-class environmental activism

Ewan Gibbs: How coal miners and factory workers helped found the environmental movement

The green movement has more to thank workers in polluting industries than you might expect.
Michael Parr: We’re losing birds at an alarming rate. We can do something about it
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Michael Parr: We’re losing birds at an alarming rate. We can do something about it

In the past 50 years, North America has lost 3 billion birds. Luckily, we know how to reverse the decline.

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