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Air Pollution: Bridge & Tunnel Workers #2
Raw footage from Air Pollution, a video by Peoples Video Theater / Survival Arts Media, that explores the effects of smog and other pollution on the health of people and the local wildlife. In this tape, scientists administer pulmonary tests to bridge and tunnel workers as part of a longterm study to determine the effects of air pollution on their health.
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The Battle For Napoleon Hollow
Carol Marin special report on a controversy over the building of a bridge and highway through Napoleon Hollow in Pittsfield, IL.
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[Chicago Tonight: Petcoke]
News segment concerning piles of petroleum coke along the Calumet River, and their effect on the health of surrounding residents.
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[Canadian Oil]
News profile of oil the US receives from Canada, including its economic benefits and environmental harm.
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[Vanishing birds]
Short news segment about the disappearing prairies in Illinois and the species who inhabit them.
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Newshour: Asian Carp
PBS Newshour segment about Silver and Bighead Carp invading American rivers. Looks at effects and prevention strategies, as well as those who have used the invasive species to their advantage.
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Newshour: Nuclear Waste
Segment covering concerns about the possibility of a new nuclear reactor being built in Clinton, IL, as well as safety issues surrounding the disposal of nuclear waste.