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InvestigatesHistoric Landfills
Hundreds of old landfills left in limbo despite risk of leaking toxic waste into waterways
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InvestigatesHistoric Landfills
Hundreds of old landfills left in limbo despite risk of leaking toxic waste into waterways
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Waste from landfills polluting nearby waterways
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