Health Impacts and Legal Battles at Love Canal

This chapter explores the health repercussions for residents of Love Canal, emphasizing findings from a health questionnaire revealing high rates of birth defects and asthma. It recounts the community's fight for justice that led to EPA intervention and the establishment of the Superfund Law for toxic waste cleanup. Despite remediation efforts, the lingering effects of contamination and ongoing legal issues highlight both the tragedy and resilience of the affected community.