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Kenaf plant eyed as oil spill absorbent in Texas and Arkansas
The Houston Chronicle reports Petroexx plants turning kenaf into an oil spill absorbent and drilling mud additive with a plant designed for 40 tons a day. Kenaf supply comes from Arkansas and Intl Paper, as USDA promotes fiber crops. Separate Texas survey finds 25 percent witnessed child abuse, while 30 percent unaware of mandatory reporting laws and many unsure about legal protections.
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