Utah ranks 6th overall in air, land and water releases
By Judy Fahys
The Salt Lake Tribune
Kennecott Utah Copper is the nation’s second biggest toxic producer, according to the latest national tally by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
And the mining company’s waste kept Utah in 6th place nationally for toxic chemical releases, even though releases to the air, land and water declined.
EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson called the data a powerful tool for protecting public health and the environment.