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Riverkeeper responds to DEC report challenging effectiveness of PCBs cleanup

Late yesterday, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation released its independent report on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s review of the cleanup of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) contamination in the Hudson River.

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Despite massive dredging project, Hudson River toxins will persist, EPA official says

Demand More from EPA — We Must Be Protected from PCBs

The EPA Five-Year Review of Hudson River PCBs Superfund site is underway, and more must be done to ensure that it is open, transparent, and scientifically reliable assessment.

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State wants PCB study on Hudson dredging expanded

America’s most toxic waterway gets some help

Officials React to Criticism of Plans for East Parcel

It’s About Time! EPA begins removal of debris from toxic Gowanus Canal

5-year review of Hudson River PCBs cleanup must be transparent

The Environmental Protection Agency’s five-year review process must be handled in a transparent and inclusive manner and that the EPA should not give General Electric a free pass when the river and its fish remain contaminated by PCBs

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Questions swirl around data in Hudson River PCB cleanup

U.S.: Public workshop planned to discuss five-year review for Hudson River cleanup

Tell Gov. Hochul to block invasive species at the Erie and Champlain canals
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