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PCBs a dangerous downside to recycling work

Posted on August 16th, 2011
At Inland Empire Plant's in the Valley, ink from recycling newspapers containing tiny amounts of PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) are discharged into the Spokane River. Can the community work with IEP and EPA to address the issue? The Spokesman Review reports.

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Forum conference participants weigh in on PCBs

Posted on June 14th, 2011
At the Spokane River Forum conference on May 24th, over 150 participants from around the region met to learn about PCBs and discuss the opportunities and challenges of reducing their presence in the Spokane River. Presentations attached.

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