Industry and science push to end toxic landfills
New York reports scientists engineers and industry managers are pursuing alternatives to toxic chemical landfills. Emerging technologies include incineration chemical neutralization and biological treatment plus encapsulation. Costs high but bans and progress push industry toward safer disposal methods.
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Corn Belt drought deepens amid heat across nation
Washington reports rainfall slowed crop deterioration in the Southeast and eastern Corn Belt but heat worsened soil moisture nationwide. The western Corn Belt remains dry as drought could shrink the corn crop below projections tied to a large acreage reduction program. The first official corn crop estimate is due tomorrow.
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Plan 2000 study foresees mature, lower crime society by 2000
The Insurance Information Institute projects life in the year 2000 will show fewer crimes as the population ages. Singles rise to 47 percent of households, traditional families shrink, and urban movement resumes while rural areas still grow.
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