The fallout from Hurricane Maria is reigniting old conflicts in Puerto Rico.

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By Justine CalmaApr 30, 2018, 5:15 pm121 pts
First: Toxic coal ash, which was a problem on the territory well before Maria’s landfall. A coal-fired power plant in the southeastern city of Guayama produces 220 thousand tons of the stuff each year, which studies have linked to an increased risk of cancer, heart, and respiratory ailments. Puerto…

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