Persico’s study is reportedly the first large-scale study of cognitive and developmental effects of living near Superfund sites. The study shows that Superfund cleanup has significant positive effects on long-term cognitive and developmental outcomes for children. Persico reports that the Superfund program would pay for itself in 38 years “in terms of reduced special education costs for specific learning disabilities alone” (Persico, 2016)
Recently, President Trump proposed over a 30% decrease in funding for the EPA at a time when it is needed most. The Superfund budget specifically, would drop $330 million dollars. (CNBC News, 2017)
Toxic waste has become an important issue for under-developed countries, most of which have little to no cleanup
Recently, President Trump proposed over a 30% decrease in funding for the EPA at a time when it is needed most. The Superfund budget specifically, would drop $330 million dollars. (CNBC News, 2017)
Toxic waste has become an important issue for under-developed countries, most of which have little to no cleanup