EPA Study: Widespread Contamination of Fish

Earthjustice has challenged EPA to clean up air emissions from hazardous waste incinerators, cement kilns and other industrial sources. The following statement is from Earthjustice attorney James Pew:

Weve continually raised concerns about the dangers of eating mercury-contaminated fish. We applaud EPA for highlighting this dangerous phenomenon and acknowledging the fact that burning more fossil fuels leads to more chemicals in our water bodies and in fish.

Were pleased the agency has committed to developing new rules to reduce mercury and other toxic emissions from power plants and cement kilns.

Contact:

Raviya Ismail, Earthjustice, ( 202 ) 667-4500, ext. 221

Source: Media Newswire