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Birth defects spark fuel for environmental fight in Kettleman City
In Kettleman City California activists led by Maricela Mares-Alatorre demand delay of Chemical Waste Management Inc expansion citing infant deaths and birth defects Marticela Mares-Alatorre says pollutants from the dump and nearby highway threaten residents. Local health survey notes cleft lip or palate in five of 20 children born September 2007 to November 2008. The board vote comes Tuesday with potential legal action if approved.
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Kettleman City
Calif
Maricela
Mares- Alatorre
People For
Kings County Board of Supervisors
Chemical Waste Management Inc
Mares-Alatorre
Maura Andrade-Alatorre
Andrade-Alatorre
California
Board of Supervisors
County Health Department