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KT2000

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1. Back in the 80s-90s

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Sun Feb 1, 2026, 02:51 AM

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the Russians and Nordic countries were known for having better environmental research. In America, moneyed interests have influence that limits research, can stop it, and also use smear campaigns to discredit researchers who have unfavorable findings. Our own Defense Department has a lot of influence as well.

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