• SuperSynthia@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    “According to research by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), the contaminants were dispersed in 87bn gallons of wastewater – which also contains blood, bacteria and animal feces – and released directly into streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands relied on for drinking water, fishing and recreation. The UCS analysis, shared exclusively with the Guardian, is based on the most recent publicly available water pollution data Tyson is required to report under current regulations.”

    I wonder how many serious health complications or deaths are at their feet? The CEOs and people in charge of waste management of these facilities need to be in prison.

    Who am I kidding though, it’s just gonna be a fine as a cost of doing business and an empty apology.