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EPA and PCBs in New Bedford

Description: Under Superfund cleanup, EPA fines five companies for PCB contamination of New Bedford harbor. James Shannon. Aerovox and Cornell Dubilier plants. Sound of water lapping over stones.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/04/1990

EPA water quality standards

Description: EPA proposes stricter water purity standards. Compliance would be costly to MWRA, even though our supply from Quabbin Reservoir is known to be uncommonly clean already. Paul Levy.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/22/1987

EPA whistleblower

Description: EPA "whistleblower" Hugh Kaufman says public is being duped by Boston Harbor cleanup because toxic waste will not be removed by sewage treatment process. Floating clump of gunk.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/15/1989

Electric car / fuel efficiency

Description: Experimental prototype of electric General Motors car “Electrovette.” Batteries in open section behind seats. Dashboard gauge indicating charge level. Electrical connections under hood. Amp meter. DC plug. Interview with GM official about improving fuel efficiency. He says it costs $1 billion for every half mile improvement in gas mileage for fleet average. Talks about complying with government regulations on emissions standards. Does not foresee the demise of the personal automobile due to dwindling oil supply; quotes Walter Reuther on car ownership as “our fifth freedom.”
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/27/1978

Endangered species

Description: Audubon Society says Mass. is in an ecological crisis caused by development encroaching on natural habitats. They want to preserve wetlands to protect endangered species. Photos of rare turtles.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/11/1988

Envirolab & harbor pollution

Description: Reps. Susan Tucker and Mary Jeanette Murray take MWRA tour of Boston Harbor on Envirolab boat that measures pollution and examines marine life.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/01/1988

Environment issues in governor's race

Description: Environmentalists lean toward William Weld in the governor's race because he is stronger on recycling and clean water issues, while John Silber has other priorities.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/28/1990

Environmental activists blame Reagan

Description: Environmental activists gather to denounce Reagan administration's record on handling toxic wastes and to mourn virtual disintegration of the EPA. Michael Deland.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/05/1988

Environmental issues compilation

Description: Compilation of environmental issues stories. Bottle bill. Nuclear free Cambridge, Draper Lab. State auto emissions and safety inspection to meet federal air quality standards. Acid rain damage, Lt. Governor John Kerry. Boston Harbor pollution, Nut Island and Deer Island sewage treatment plants. Sale of oil and gas exploration rights on Georges Bank. (1983-84)
Collection: Ten O'Clock News

Environmental issues in campaign

Description: Environmentalists defend Dukakis' record in response to Bush's attack on Boston Harbor pollution. Paul Tsongas, Sen. George Mitchell, William Golden
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/31/1988