Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal
The dramatic and inspiring story of ordinary women who fought against overwhelming odds for the health and safety of their families. In the late 1970s, residents of Love Canal in Niagara Falls, NY, discovered that their homes, schools, and playgrounds were built on top of a former chemical waste dump. Housewives activated to create a grassroots movement that galvanized the landmark Superfund Bill.
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Trailer | Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal
S36 E4 - 2m 34s
In the late 1970s, residents of Love Canal in Niagara Falls, NY discovered their neighborhood had been built on a former chemical waste dump. Housewives activated to create a grassroots movement that galvanized the landmark Superfund Bill.
Chapter 1 | Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal
S36 E4 - 8m 45s
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