A reader wrote to ask me to draw attention to it — it needs a national audience — so here you go:

A SoyChlor plant in Jefferson, Iowa is alleged to damage property, kill plant and animal life, and make people and even children sick with hydrochloric acid.

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You’ll be shocked to hear that the plant has not yet faced any fines or repercussions.

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