ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 14, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Should the U.S. government start looking into their own backyards for blatant violations of environmental laws by corporate giants and military agencies? Authors Gerald and Marilyn Pierce and Larry Land ask this in their new book Death Factory USA: 'Terrorism at Home' 'Our Environment' 'Death Factory's' 'In Our Midst' (now available through 1stBooks Library). A well documented expose about the dumping of toxic waste at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Colorado, this book reveals what many officials have fought to conceal, and will prove to be on of the most controversial books of the times.
Comprehensively and meticulously researched, Death Factory USA reveals surprising and disturbing details about the discovery of over two hundred burial dumps of toxic waste and its horrifying effects on water sources and businesses of those living near the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. Among the residents who were greatly affected by this hazardous waste is author Larry Land. He bought a dream house near the arsenal in 1972. But his dream became a nightmare, when after drilling a couple of new wells for his cattle business; Larry found that 700 of his cattle died within a few days. This prompted Larry to begin an investigation that led to the discovery of toxic poisons identified as nerve agents, which found its way into the Land's wells. This story hit the pages of newspapers nationwide and around the world, which eventually led to series of federal investigations.
After years of effort and with the help of a battery of lawyers, chemists, geologists and hydrologists, Larry's crusade to expose the truth behind the massive toxic waste paid off. In 1983, the Shell Oil Company and the U.S. Army were ordered to leave Colorado and to clean up their waste. By this time, Larry had already moved to Minnesota to begin a new life, but just days before his chance to testify before Congress, he was hit by a speeding car, a mysterious incident that has yet to be resolved.
The authors of this book have had to undergo pressure from influential officials and powerful groups to finally publish these facts. While researching, Gerald and Marilyn Pierce became victims of dishonesty, lies and deceit. Death Factory USA contains the inside story and their fearless attempt to uncover the truth. "Some people in high places do not want this story told. If there is nothing to hide, then I ask why not," the authors boldly declare.
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