Community Against Pollution aka Citizens Against Pollution or (CAP) is an organization formed by the residents of Anniston, Alabama, in response to the effects of pollution.
| Founded | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Method | lobbying, |
Key people |
Background
editDuring a period of around 36 years from 1935 to 1971, there were about five million pounds of PCBs produced and released. These ended up in landfill sites in the area, and around one million pounds contaminated local waterways and was embedded in sediments. The resident's health was also affected.[1]
In 1998 David Baker founded CAP. With the organization's support residents sued chemical giant Monsanto over their health problems brought about by the company's pollution.[2]
In 2002 Anniston was featured in an episode of 60 minutes; it was stated in the programme that the city was one of the most toxic in America.[3]
Action
editAs a result of CAP's efforts a lawsuit in Alabama was brought against Monsanto.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Chemical Body Burden Handbook Case Study Archived 2011-02-21 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ The People's Voice Weekly Potential Contamination, Hazards Associated With Proposed Landfill, Central Focus of Meriwether NAACP Meeting
- ^ Salem News Ugly Truth About the American Cancer Society