Environmental News

Toxic Waters

20 Oct, 2009
Toxic Waters

Charles Duhigg reports on the "worsening pollution in American waters" — and regulators' responses to the problem — in his New York Times series, "Toxic Waters." In researching the series, he studied thousands of water pollution records, which he obtained via the Freedom of Information Act.

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Congress Considers Legislation for Quicker Testing of Water Pollution

31 Jul, 2009
Congress Considers Legislation for Quicker Testing of Water Pollution

A measure approved by the House would require the EPA to develop a system that would allow the public to be made aware of contamination within hours of sampling.

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Raw Sewage Flows Into Buena Vista Lagoon

02 Apr, 2007
Raw Sewage Flows Into Buena Vista Lagoon

Officials estimate the sewer line break released over one million gallons. Ed Joyce reports.

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