Lois Gibbs Flashcards
0
Q
Nightmare uncovered in
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1973
1
Q
Where is the love canal?
A
Niagra Falls, NY
2
Q
Who was responsible
A
Hooker chemical company
3
Q
How many tons of chemical poisons were dumped
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20,000
4
Q
When did Hooker fill and sell canal to the board of education?
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1953
5
Q
How long did the government say it would take to determine if love canal was safe
A
6 months to a year
6
Q
Did the government know if the problem all along?
A
Yes!
7
Q
The Heath dept. confirmed need to relocate pregnant woman, and children under 2 in
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1978
8
Q
Love canal was first community declared a federal disaster because of
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PCB contamination
