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Byron Sher, Early Environmental Warrior in California, Dies at 98

NYT Science Friday 25 September 2026, 19:49 UTC By Trip Gabriel 1 min read
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A congenial legislator with a professorial air, he won battles through charm, not pugilism, passing laws to protect drinking water, redwood forests and clean air.

A congenial legislator with a professorial air, he won battles through charm, not pugilism, passing laws to protect drinking water, redwood forests and clean air.
Byron Sher (PERSON) California (LOCATION)
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