Paradise Falls

Autori

• KEITH O'BRIEN

Parametri

• 352 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Politica
• Saggistica
• Scienza
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Tema stórico

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From a New York Times best-selling journalist comes the hidden story of a group of mothers who uncovered the deadly secret of Love Canal, exposing one of America's most devastating environmental disasters. In the winter of 1977, Lois Gibbs, Luella Kenny, and Barbara Quimby believed they had found their American dream in the picturesque community of Love Canal, near Niagara Falls. However, record snowfalls and spring rains revealed a troubling reality: a pungent, synthetic odor filled their homes, signaling the presence of harmful chemicals. As their children began to fall ill, these mothers embarked on a quest for answers. In this gripping narrative, Keith O'Brien reveals how they discovered that their neighborhood sat atop a toxic waste dump operated by Hooker Chemical, which had been concealing its hazardous practices for years. O'Brien weaves together the untold stories of Hooker Chemical's deception, the efforts of local journalists and scientists who sought to help, and the city officials who failed to act. Ultimately, it is the courageous actions of these women that stand out, as they confronted corporate and governmental indifference, ultimately triumphing against overwhelming odds. Their relentless fight not only captured the American imagination but also laid the groundwork for the modern environmental movement.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2022

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