Ben Carson visits Animas River to see mine that spilled waste
August 22, 2015
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Ben Carson visits Animas River to see mine that spilled waste

The spill 3-million-gallon spill sent heavy metal-laden toxic wastewater flowing into Utah and at least…

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EPA’s McCarthy: Contaminated water from Colorado mine will spread
August 22, 2015
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EPA’s McCarthy: Contaminated water from Colorado mine will spread

The spill sent lead, arsenic, cadmium, and other contaminants into the 126-mile-long river, turning the…

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EPA downplays dangers of mine spill, but concerns linger
August 20, 2015
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EPA downplays dangers of mine spill, but concerns linger

To date, at least 3 million gallons of contaminated waste water from the abandoned Gold…

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EPA watchdog investigating toxic mine spill in Colorado
August 19, 2015
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EPA watchdog investigating toxic mine spill in Colorado

The announcement comes amid controversy over EPA’s role in the spill. “It’s a part of…

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Animas River Returning to Normal
August 17, 2015
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Animas River Returning to Normal

The San Juan then takes the pollution westward through Navajo country, before entering the east…

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America’s environmental watchdog spilled chemicals into a river and turned it
August 15, 2015
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America’s environmental watchdog spilled chemicals into a river and turned it

“This is a tragic and unfortunate incident, and EPA is taking responsibility to ensure that…

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As anger rises, EPA takes blame for mine spill
August 14, 2015
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As anger rises, EPA takes blame for mine spill

“Two Navajo Nation towns along the San Juan River in Utah have already shut off…

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Ban lifted on use of wells in Animas River floodplain
August 14, 2015
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Ban lifted on use of wells in Animas River floodplain

The 100-mile-long plume has since dissipated, its heavy metals settling into riverbeds, during the waste’s…

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Navajo Farmers Frustrated By Lack Of River Data
August 14, 2015
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Navajo Farmers Frustrated By Lack Of River Data

A water treatment plant previously operated on the Animas River near Silverton, but shutdown in…

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Animas River Colorado Reopening
August 14, 2015
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Animas River Colorado Reopening

“There will be a source of these contaminants in the rivers for a long time”,…

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