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Irving Whale: The dangers of PCB pollution
Environmentalists dubbed it a ticking time bomb, and nobody knew when — or if — the Irving Whale oil barge would release its dangerous cargo. Toxic discoveries, legal delays and spiralling costs would all ensue before the Irving Whale saw the light of day — 26 years after sinking off Prince Edward Island in 1970.
Program: Quirks & Quarks
Broadcast Date: Nov. 18, 1995
Guest(s): Sheila Copps, Daniel Green
Host: Bob McDonald
Duration: 6:15
Last updated: January 31, 2012
Page consulted on April 2, 2013
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Captain Sven Madsen surveys the damage as cleanup efforts begin.
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A Prince Edward Island MP argues the Irving Whale should be raised due...
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Residents of the islands near the site of the Irving Whale report find...
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Fishermen and environmentalists aren't the only ones who worry what co...
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Concerns about its potential for pollution prompt the government to sa...
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Irving Oil discloses the presence of toxic PCBs on the Irving Whale, j...
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Residents are wondering what to do with the 100,000 bags of PCB-laden ...
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Diagrams show just how the Irving Whale was hoisted up.
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A court injunction is granted due to the threat of toxic PCBs.
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CBC's Quirks and Quarks explains what PCBs can do to the health of ani...
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The Canadian Coast Guard and its team of workers are nearly ready to f...
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The Irving Whale is brought to the surface and is found to be in remar...
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Environmentalists dubbed it a ticking time bomb, and nobody knew when ...