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Barry Commoner

My entry into the environmental arena was through the issue that so dramatically - and destructively - demonstrates the link between science and social action: nuclear weapons.

Barry Commoner

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Barry Commoner began his involvement in environmental issues by focusing on nuclear weapons because they clearly show how scientific knowledge can lead to significant social consequences. He highlights that this connection between science and society is both powerful and harmful in this context.

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