The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has listed various portions of the Hudson as having impaired water quality due to PCBs, cadmium, and other toxic compounds. … Numerous factories that once lined the Hudson River poured garbage and industrial waste directly into the river. What is theRead More →
Other ongoing pollution problems affecting the river include: accidental sewage discharges, urban runoff, heavy metals, furans, dioxin, pesticides, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Numerous factories that once lined the Hudson River poured garbage and industrial waste directly into the river. Is the Hudson River really toxic? Meanwhile, the Environmental ProtectionRead More →
During the first half-hour of the movie, which takes place in Russia and for which subtitles are used, much fun is poked at Russian pronunciations of English words. Much is also made of typical American perceptions of Russian life – whether true or exaggerated. Is Moscow on the Hudson onRead More →