truth
The Responsible Parties and regulatory agencies have taken steps that obscure the full extent of the harm from public view while prioritizing cost reduction and limiting their liability, despite their own data demonstrating significant risks to the environment, water sources, wildlife, and people living nearby.
regulatory failure
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), a regulatory agency under California’s EPA, has a reputation as being “troubled,” and has been criticized by Environmental Justice groups across the state. The DTSC has repeatedly failed the community surrounding the SSFL and prioritizes the polluters instead of people.
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A Pattern of Deflection
The Responsible Parties (Boeing, NASA, and the Department of Energy) have made saving money their top priority and have hired lobbyists, lawyers, and PR teams to reduce the cleanup in order to save hundreds of millions of dollars.
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buying influence
Greenwashing
scare tactics