Pollution Threatens Coastline Says Environmental Group
Washington based National Resources Defense Council warns coastlines face toxic chemical sewage and medical waste contamination. The group cites 5 trillion gallons of factory wastewater and 2.3 trillion gallons of sewage released yearly, plus runoff from rain or snow carrying poisons into the sea. They urge tighter controls, bans on raw sewage discharges, better treatment, land use rules, and a halt to ocean dumping of medical wastes and plastics.
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Bush Rights Rhetoric Tested by Civil Rights Leaders
President Bush backed civil rights goals in a keynote to the Urban League, but leaders say they will watch for action over the next year. John E. Jacob and Joan N. Tokley weighed in on affirmative action, court rulings, and enforcement, while Bush urged progress against bias and discrimination. The dialogue highlighted gaps between rhetoric and policy as organizers seek concrete deeds.
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