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Diluted Enforcement: State watchdog lags in policing water polluters

Number 14970
Subject Environment
Source Minneapolis Star-Tribune
State None
Year 1998
Publication Date 03/8/98 - 12/13/98
Summary For decades, Minnesota has enjoyed a national reputation as a leader in environmental enforcement. In an investigation it was found that this reputation no longer exist. Citties and industries, large and small, have been allowed to release toxic chemicals into the air and water repeatedly with little fear of punishment by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
Category Contest Entry
Pages 52
Keywords pulluter;natural resources
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