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Dario Fazzi, "Smoke on the Water: Incineration at Sea and the Birth of a Transatlantic Environmental Movement" (Columbia UP, 2023)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Toxic Histories: The Military-Industrial Complex and Environmental Crisis

This chapter explores the speaker's journey into environmental history, focusing on the intersections of U.S. history, military interests, and environmental degradation. It examines the hazardous waste crisis stemming from post-World War II industrial excess, particularly in relation to ocean incineration practices linked to the military. The discussion underscores the ongoing struggles to address environmental challenges and the historical narratives of resistance against toxic practices.

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