Love Canal: The Toxic Scandal Surrounding Niagara Falls

What was the main chemical found in the soil surrounding Love Canal that is known to cause leukemia?

• • Benzene

• • Mercury

• • Lead

• • Arsenic

Which president provided emergency federal funding for the cleanup of Love Canal?

• • Richard Nixon

• • Jimmy Carter

• • Ronald Reagan

• • Gerald Ford

What significant legislation was created as a result of the Love Canal disaster?

• • Clean Water Act

• • Superfund (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act)

• • Clean Air Act

• • Environmental Protection Act