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Pollution Is a Violent Crime—Prosecute It as Such

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The corporation doesn’t have to pay compensation for pollution it caused in Texas. But pollution is a violent crime—and should be prosecuted as such.

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Texas Observer

A shameful court decision in Texas shows why we need to see pollution for what it is: violence, usually against poor and vulnerable people.

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The situation is Erin Brockovich stuff.

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