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Silent Spring

Seven tips one researcher says can help you reduce your risk of breast cancer

Health & Medicine

Research just published in Environmental Health Perspectives identifies the most frequently encountered breast carcinogens and suggests ways people can reduce their exposure — and hopefully reduce their risk of breast cancer.Research just published in Environmental Health Perspectives identifies the most frequently encountered breast carcinogens and suggests ways people can reduce their exposure — and hopefully reduce their risk of breast cancer.

“Silent Spring Turns” 50

A Look Back at Rachel Carson

Always, Rachael

Our Stolen Future: Human Reproduction and Modern Risks

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Always, Rachel

Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring made her a household name, but her private life has been kept just that, very private. A newly published book of correspondence between Rachel Carson and her intimate friend, Dorothy Freeman, gives insight into Carson’s convictions, and a remarkable friendship. Host Steve Curwood speaks with the book’s editor, Martha Freeman, […]

A Sense of Wonder

A one-woman play brings to life the author who helped launch the environment into public discourse.

A Sense of Wonder

A one-woman play brings to life the author who helped launch the environment into public discourse.

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