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Chemical companies prioritize profit over ecological health from "summary" of Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

Chemical companies, driven by the pursuit of profit, often neglect the consequences of their actions on the environment. The desire for financial gain takes precedence over the long-term health of ecosystems and the creatures that inhabit them. This shortsighted approach is evidenced by the indiscriminate use of pesticides and other chemicals, which are designed to maximize crop yields but come at a high cost to the natural world. The focus on profit leads chemical companies to downplay or ignore the potential harm that their products can cause. They prioritize the immediate economic benefits of their products over the broader ecological impacts, such as the destruction of wildlife habitats and the contamination of water sources. In their quest for higher profits, these companies often overlook the interconnectedness of all living things and the delicate balance that sustains life on Ea...
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    Silent Spring

    Rachel Carson

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