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“United Shades of America” docuseries sheds light on lead pollution and Covanta incinerator
Check out the “Toxic America” episode of CNN’s docuseries “United Shades of America” hosted by Kamau Bell. The final episode of Season 4 aired in 2019 examines the effects of industrial waste pollution in Chester, Delaware County, and lead poisoning in neighboring Philadelphia. Featuring our own Zulene Mayfield. https://www.phillyvoice.com/cnn-united-shades-america-lead-poisoning-pollution-philly-chester-kamau-bell/ https://www.cnn.com/shows/united-shades-of-america
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Chester plant slapped with $750K fine for years of air quality violations- July 30, 2019
Source: https://www.inquirer.com/health/chester-pq-corporation-pollution-dep-fine-20190730.html
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Moment of reckoning: US cities burn recyclables after China bans imports- Feb. 21, 2019
Source: https://www.inquirer.com/health/chester-pq-corporation-pollution-dep-fine-20190730.html
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