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Duke University

Date 2012
Location Troy, New York
Role Reporter
Category Online Managing Editor

Environment Beat


After dumping highly toxic PCBs into the Hudson River, General Electric is undertaking the largest dredging project in U.S. history to rid the river of the toxins. Will it work? I spoke with an EPA project manager about the ins and outs of the ongoing project -- the process, the challenges, and why they think it just might work.