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How Water Pollution from Chicago’s Infamous Factory Farm Got Cleaned Up At Bubbly Creek
Once the home of the massive Union Stock Yards, the infamous dumping ground is now a popular recreational area.
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Ethan Freedman
Ethan Freedman is a science and nature journalist, covering issues such as climate change, biodiversity, conservation, and the future.
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