John Kalish profiles New York lawyer Victor Yannacone, one of the founders of the Environmental Defense Fund and a pioneer in the field of environmental litigation. From lawsuits over DDT in the 1960’s to Agent Orange battles to disputes over incinerator ash, Yannacone is acknowledged as one of the most thorough ? and abrasive ? figures in environmental law.
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