The Love Canal Q&A
1.
Q: What caused the toxic waste to begin being pushed to the surface?
A:Heavy snowfall in the winter of 1978 built up on the top of the love canal area. When the early spring came and defrosted everything, the water seeped down into the ground, forcing the chemical waste upwards.
2.
Q: What are some of the health hazards associated with the chemicals dumped there?
A: Many of the chemicals that were dumped caused cancer and liver damage. They caused birth defects, miscarriage, and premature birth in pregnant women.
3.
Q: Besides humans how are other parts of the ecosystem affected by this?
A: Other parts of the ecosystem are affected by this because the chemical waste spilled into the water and foliage. The water was contaminated so no people could use it as drinking, cooking, or cleaning water safely. In toxic areas, no trees could grow, and 40 acres on and near the site are useless because of the containment.
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