prevention
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The family’s companies have settled many accusations of environmental violations by agreeing to pay fines and invest in better pollution prevention without admitting or denying culpability.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Scientists have long recognized that maintaining a healthy weight is an important part of breast cancer prevention.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
At the same time, the governor’s latest budget proposal puts the state on track to allocate the majority of the climate bond’s $1.5 billion in wildfire prevention money within just three years.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Bradshaw, who studies children’s mental health and bullying prevention, has been collecting data on 25,000 students.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
This brilliant medical achievement came about by an attack that was twofold — that stressed prevention as well as cure.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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