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New England Loons: Poisoned from Lead

Living on Earth
August 14, 2013
  • By Robert Braile
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New England’s loon are dying from swallowing fishing line sinkers made from the metal lead. Commentator Robert Braile ponders the demise of these birds in the broader context of simple problem solving. Commentator Robert Braile writes on environmental issues for the Boston Globe.

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