Katrina Lays Bare Superfund Woes

Concern rises that storm may have compromised cleanup of toxic sites around New Orleans -- and created new ones.

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September 17, 2005, 5:00 AM PDT

"The receding floodwaters in New Orleans and other parts of the Gulf Coast are exposing hazardous chemicals and other dangerous waste. But they're also revealing the accomplishments -- and the limits -- of government programs designed to clean up such pollution.

Among the concerns: That natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes haven't been adequately considered in fashioning safe and secure remedies; that areas tainted by toxic waste, such as rivers in the East and old mines in the West, are becoming larger and more complex; that many newly closed military bases will require considerable cleanup before they're ready for private or local government use; and that federal funding is falling behind the need."

FULL STORY: Katrina lays bare Superfund woes

Thursday, September 15, 2005 in The Christian Science Monitor

Community / Economic Development Environment Louisiana

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