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Timeline Project: Learn from

archived newspapers

Using newspapers as a source of historical research, we are given an inside glimpse into harmful chemical disposal, industrial dumping, cancer cluster investigations, and other environmental topics in Florida dating back to the 1940s. This is an ongoing project, please continue to visit for updates as we continue to upload and organize this web page. 

----------> Florida Pollution & Contamination Timeline

----------> Cancer & Health Concerns Throughout Florida Timeline

----------> Florida Drinking Water Timeline
----------> Indian River Lagoon and Banana River Pollution Timeline