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A chemical plant's polluting poisoned a generation of children in a small town. The settlement that the state just made has residents up in arms.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Parry, Wayne 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the environmental and health impacts of pollution from Ciba-Geigy Chemical Corp. in Toms River, New Jersey, which has led to a significant cancer cluster among local children and the area becoming a Superfund site. The company was found to have improperly disposed of toxic waste, resulting in contaminated waterways and soil. A recent settlement with BASF Corp., the current owner of the site, aims to restore natural resources and create community amenities, but many residents feel the agreement is inadequate and lacks local input. Concerns persist about the long-term health effects and the ongoing cleanup efforts, which are expected to take longer than initially projected. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:161544965
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