Comments on: The Tragedy of the Love Canal

By: JarvisLoop

JarvisLoop — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 21:58:27 +0000

Just checking back in.

By: JarvisLoop

JarvisLoop — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 11:58:13 +0000

Of course, I am old enough to remember the entire event, and this article is spot on. I read it in 2006, and I enjoyed it again.

Today, it makes me wonder how much of China now resembles Love Canal.

By: Spencer G

Spencer G — Sun, 28 May 2017 07:45:45 +0000

Good article…Ashame that I’m just now seeing it in 2017. The Love Canal story has always fascinated me. My dad worked in the environmental industry and focused on groundwater for much of his career, including a few CERCLA (Superfund) projects…So I had exposure to the issue from a young age.

Fast forward a few years (circa 2003) to when we got a new next door neighbor: Mike Gibbs and his wife. I always looked forward to his Super Bowl parties because his mother, Lois Gibbs would often attend. She is a true grassroots hero and I always enjoyed the chance to pick her brain.

If I recall correctly, Mike and his wife chose not to have any children because of the potential for harmful genetic mutations caused by his exposure. I imagine that he’s not the only one from Love Canal with that problem.

Thanks again for the great article!

By: Anonnymous Dragon

Anonnymous Dragon — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:28:28 +0000

And don’t forget the smog that comes w/the factories in china (or Asia? Japan? one of them.)

By: Anonnymous Dragon

Anonnymous Dragon — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:24:47 +0000

I was wondering if i could use these facts for my essay in my ELA class. Only my teacher sees it. We are doing source cited pages too. We are required to put all facts in our own words too. Is there any copyright issues w/this? Its not like a collage essay eather. Its just a Disaster research essay. 7th grade. I can put a link to the finished product if you need to check over it.

By: ted

ted — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 21:10:51 +0000

I worked for a large plastics co in Warren Pa for 21 yrs I handled hookers products the whole time. I also visited the facility many times .

At the ripe old age of 78 I have developed COPD & who knows what else .I was informed that I had to have chest xrays for 5 yrs. when this took
place. Is there a fund that I can apply to?

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 22:23:59 +0000

Eric

I remember the disaster and all the press, but had not thought about it for years. I sadly too agree with Crispus,”Sadly, the Chinese are creating “Love Canals” all over China. From both ignorance and intent, sadness awaits the many parents of their only child.” That situation in China is not isolated to China. Many of the developing nations in Asia and Indonesia areas are following right behind China’s error. Maybe some day we will value human life more than money, sad statement about America.

By: Cameron

Cameron — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 05:10:44 +0000

It would have been fine if people heeded the suggestions of the chemical company. The E.P.A has an evil habit of demolishing everything that it purchases.

By: Therealdeal

Therealdeal — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 16:16:08 +0000

This article is very inaccurate. They didn’t just unload this property for a buck. There is far more to it. Also, the government was warned not to build or disturb the site.

By: Alan Brandon

Alan Brandon — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 06:27:27 +0000

kilranian said: “First?
It’s really interesting to actually see the backstory for this event and how it came to be.
DI”

It’s all in the legal loopholes of the time.

This has me thinking of the Bhopal,India stunt from Union Carbide or how about the Shell Oil spill in San Francisco, Cal.