This map shows how much money each county received in 2011 through Secure Rural Schools, as well as total payments since 2001.
Mercury, a potent neurotoxin, has an effect that is difficult to quantify, but is believed to be most dangerous for pregnant women and small children. It can also contaminate bodies of water and cause fish to be unsafe for human consumption. It may also cause other symptoms like reduced IQs, behavioral problems and heart conditions.
Find out how some families and schools live with contaminated water, what possible treatments could be and more about how water becomes contaminated.
The top 100 carbon dioxide-producing facilities in California generated 101,890,944 metric tons of CO2 in 2007, according to data recently released by the California Air Resources Board. We’ve mapped that data to show where the 100 largest polluters are located. Power plants and oil refineries appear to be the largest culprits.
Stewart Resnick, his wife, and executives of his companies have donated $3.97 million to candidates and political committees, mostly in the Golden State since 1993. Sort recipients of contributions of $10,000 or more.
