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Love Canal | Unlikely Heroes | 5

American Scandal

CHAPTER

Uncovering Love Canal's Hidden Truths

The chapter explores the origins of Love Canal as a neighborhood in Niagara Falls, highlighting its development and eventual environmental disaster in the 1970s. It focuses on the human aspect of the story, particularly the struggles faced by residents like Lois Gibbs and Luella Kenny in their fight for environmental justice. The chapter also delves into the history of Hooker Chemical and the contentious issues surrounding the company's use of Love Canal as a dumping ground for industrial waste.

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