The midwest was hit by a record-breaking flood in the spring of 2008. Documents were created to ask city officials to spread the word about non-toxic ways to remediate homes and yards. A pamphlet was created containing step-by-step information about remedi

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... By Bart Beeson On 31st March 2008 @ 05:30 In Mexico , El Salvador , Colombia ... 2.6 billion are without access to sanitation, and nearly 2 million children die

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