Pharma Giants Cough Up $12M for New York Lake Cleanup
Published Date: 7/17/2025
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The government is making 15 companies, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, pay $12.7 million to clean up pollution at Onondaga Lake in New York. This deal helps cover past and future cleanup costs and is open for public comments for 30 days starting July 17, 2025. It’s a big step toward a cleaner environment and holding polluters responsible!
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