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Fishermen Sue Tire Manufacturers for Toxic Chemicals Harming Salmon and Trout
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Fishermen file a lawsuit against 13 tire manufacturers for allegedly violating the Endangered Species Act by poisoning salmon and trout with a toxic chemical. The lawsuit seeks to stop the use of the chemical and obtain financial relief for the plaintiffs. The companies named in the lawsuit make up 80% of the nation's tire market.
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How can the toxic chemical 6PPD-quinone be replaced in tires?
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