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Ind. and Environment / Toxic Waste #276185

CBS Evening News for Wednesday, Mar 25, 1981
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(Studio) Rel. between cost effectiveness theory and environmental needs said illustrated by Hooker Chemical's experience at Love Canal and Hyde Park toxic waste sites.
REPORTER: Dan Rather

(Niagara, New York) Toxic wastes present at Hyde Park landfill listed on screen; chemicals' dispersion into Bloody Run Creek, Niagara River and Lake Ontario examined. [Resident Norman MARTELLI - wonders about future.] Environmental Protection Agency suit against Hooker Chemical recalled; settlement reached by both sides discussed. [Former Hooker president Don. BAEDER - says deal took total environmental into account] [Resident Jane RICHARDSON - thinks agreement is spectacular in what it omits.] Details of settlement considered. [Fred ARMOSGAST - notes lack of protection for public.] [Justice Department spokesperson Tony ROISMAN - cites government's impotence in such matters.] [BAEDER - questions need of provisions for health study.] Findings of recent study of region's resident mentioned. [RESIDENTS - list diseases plaguing populace.] [ROISMAN - notes imperfection of world.] Bind - in which residents are caught outlined.
REPORTER: Gary Shepard

Reporter(s):
Rather, Dan;
Shepard, Gary
Duration:
00:05:30

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