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Buff's Battle for Whales
This chapter chronicles the journey of Buff, a public servant passionate about environmental conservation, as he navigates bureaucratic challenges to protect great whales. It highlights the pivotal moments leading to the Endangered Species Act amidst political upheaval and grassroots activism in the 1960s and 1970s. The narrative underscores the need for robust environmental protections in the face of ongoing biodiversity loss and critiques the contemporary legislative landscape for similar efforts.
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