St. Louis on the Air cover image

What the EPA’s accelerated Superfund cleanups mean in a region with a long legacy of contamination

St. Louis on the Air

00:00

Are They Really Doing a Better Job on the Clean Up Front?

Stae the e p a issued its press release last month, and in it, they emphasized a commitment to advancing environmental justice. Bruce: Would the waste remain in place if the community were in a position of power to demand otherwise? These partial clean ups are dangerous because events can happen afterwards. In two thousand and eight there was a flood at this former wagner site, and possibly contaminated material went into the building.

Play episode from 15:47
Transcript

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app