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DuPont & the Environment
The Green Run (1949)
Breaking News: The Green Run
Alligator Tales
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Quick Fact:
During the Manhattan Project, DuPont tried to ensure that its workers and the surrounding Hanford area would be safe from chemical or nuclear contamination. But radioactive releases from the site during the Cold War may have caused serious health issues of nearby residents.