This is a tale about what happens when a toxic industry booms and busts, the mess that’s left behind and the fight over how to clean it up.Thanks to Morgan Pratt, Ann Fano and Carol Fano for the great questions.You can find the web version of this story here. JUST ANNOUNCED: Join us in April in White River Junction for a behind-the-scenes look at the show!This episode was reported by Burgess Brown. Editing and additional production from the BLS team: Sabine Poux and Josh Crane. Our executive producer is Angela Evancie. Theme music by Ty Gibbons; other music by Blue Dot Sessions.Special thanks to Abagael Giles, Matt Kierstead, Gary Lipson, Dr. Arti Shuckla, Marjorie Gale and Kyle Casteel. As always, our journalism is better when you’re a part of it: Ask a question about Vermont Sign up for the BLS newsletter Say hi onInstagram and Reddit @bravestatevt Drop us an email: hello@bravelittlestate.org Make a gift to support people-powered journalism Tell your friends about the show! Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public and a proud member of the NPR Network.
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