George M. Woodwell's research highlighted the dangers synthetic pollutants pose to natural systems, emphasizing 'biotic impoverishment', weakening plants, animals, and ecosystems chronically exposed to these pollutants.
Dr. Woodwell leveraged his scientific findings to advocate for banning DDT and other harmful chemicals, played a pivotal role in the national campaign to end atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons, and was among the first to identify the threats of rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.
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