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Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal

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Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal

Revisit the story of the 1970s Love Canal disaster, one of the most notorious environmental and public health disasters in US history. The battle for justice, led mostly by women, created the basis for the landmark federal Superfund program.

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