Who Was Marjory Stoneman Douglas?

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Who Was Marjory Stoneman Douglas?

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Long before scientists fully understood how important the Everglades are to Florida's weather and ecosystem, Marjory Stoneman Douglas campaigned to preserve them. Learn about this journalist and activist in today's episode of BrainStuff.
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