By Samantha Kolb Sitting at the bottom of Onondaga Lake, there are currently 7 million cubic yards of soil contaminated with methylmercury, the most dangerous form of mercury. This contamination for years has threatened the health of surrounding humans and wildlife. Allied Chemical Corp., currently known as Honeywell International, Inc., was responsible for the … [Read more...] about The Daily Orange- Mercury pollution has threatened Onondaga Lake wildlife for decades
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Despite Onondaga Lake remedial efforts, some blame corporate influence for blocking lake’s full restoration
Daily Orange: by Taylor Watson Recreational trails surround the shores of Onondaga Lake, but warning signs read “Please Stay on Trail.” If walkers wander off the path, they could kick up toxic dust. When stagehands set up for events at the Lakeview Amphitheatre, some experience respiratory problems from breathing in vaporized contaminants. Those who fish in Onondaga Lake … [Read more...] about Despite Onondaga Lake remedial efforts, some blame corporate influence for blocking lake’s full restoration