If you’re from a community like ours, you already know: your story matters. And when enough people insist on telling it, even the smallest town can’t be erased. Click the title to read the full story.
The Town That Refused to Be Forgotten
Why the Ninth Circuit Let Teck Off the Hook for Air Pollution
In 2016, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Teck, the Canadian smelter whose toxic air emissions have long crossed the border into Northport and the Upper Columbia River Valley. But there is hope: the Ninth Circuit recently reversed itself in another Teck-related case, ruling that the Tribes can recover millions in cleanup costs. If enough people speak up, maybe the courts will finally revisit air emissions too. Click title to read more.
A Voice for Northport: Shedding Light on The Human Toll of Teck’s Pollution
For decades, Teck Smelter released staggering amounts of heavy metal toxins into our water and air, but what often gets overlooked is the devastating impact on the people who live here. Click to watch report.
Unusual Cluster of IBD in Northport – findings from MGH study
Gastroenterology Journal - Summary of MGH Crohn’s & Colitis Study of Northport Residents Article Abstract
EPA’s Human Health Risk Assessment of Northport
Within the 1,989 pages of the HHRA nothing addressed the fact that 34% of the Northport community is suffering from one of the health issues listed in my comments above.
EPA Releases Draft Human Health Risk Assessment of Northport
Attend June 10th or June 15th webinar on the EPA's Human Health Risk Assessment of Northport to voice your comments/concerns.