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An examination of the widespread pollution of groundwater caused by the reformulated gasoline additive MTBE (butyl methyl ether), especially in California. Asks the questions: Why was this chemical not fully tested before use? Why is it still being used?, What are the health consequences of ingestin...

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Other Authors: Kroft, Steve (Reporter), Messick, Graham (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, NY : Columbia Broadcasting System, 2000.
Subjects:
Butyl methyl ether.
Groundwater > California > Pollution.
Reformulated gasoline > Environmental aspects.
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Television news programs.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:An examination of the widespread pollution of groundwater caused by the reformulated gasoline additive MTBE (butyl methyl ether), especially in California. Asks the questions: Why was this chemical not fully tested before use? Why is it still being used?, What are the health consequences of ingesting it through drinking water? This is part one.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed April 15, 2016).
Physical Description:1 online resource (16 minutes)
Playing Time:00:15:51