FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- June 8, 1998
CONTACT: Holly Minch, 202/675-7903

SIERRA CLUB CALLS FOR MORATORIUM ON HEALTH-THREATENING LIVESTOCK FACTORIES

WASHINGTON, DC -- Sierra Club today called for a national moratorium on any new corporate-controlled livestock factories. These giant operations -- where tens of thousands of animals are 'produced' in factory settings -- are polluting America's water and air, and the Sierra Club calls for a halt on the construction of any more of these operations until national standards are in place to prevent further damage to public health... [ RECCOMENDATIONS... ]



  IS PIGLET POISONING THE WELL?

US map of livestock factory pollution &
Recommendations for Making Livestock Factories Safer for the Environment

US moratorium until strong national standards in place / Compliance with Clean Water Act / State and local control / Permits / Monitoring / Inspections / Corporate liability

For more information: http://www.sierraclub.org/cafos

Sierra Club
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Washington, DC 20002
202/547-1141
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