Exploring the EPA's involvement in the Love Canal disaster, from initial validation of residents' claims to extensive remediation efforts and legal actions against responsible parties. The chapter reflects on the ongoing lawsuits and health effects, highlighting both the tragic impact on families and the advocacy work of Lois Gibbs in response to the crisis.
A man with an unfulfilled vision left a huge gash in the ground near Niagara Falls. Then a chemical company came along and filled it with toxic waste. Then people came along and built homes and an elementary school on top of it. Then things went badly.
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