Relaxed Environmental Regulations Heighten Risk During Natural Disasters

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By GuestSep 21, 2018, 8:35 am453 ptsHot
Read time: 6 mins By Brian J. Gerber and Melanie Gall, Arizona State University Heavy rains following Hurricane Florence have raised concerns over the release of toxic materials. Ash from coal-fired power plants stored at a landfill has spilled out and the state of North Carolina has said dozens of sites have…

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