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2The Daily Tar HeelFriday, April 12, 1991 Corporations held accountable for impact on environment By Colleen Rodite Staff Writer A family of five arrive at a beautiful lake to ski and relax in the sun. Little Joey jumps into the water to show his parents his newly mastered triple-decker belly flop. As his body slowly emerges from the depths of the water, Joey notices globs of green and orange muck all over his previously white T-shirt. Corporate accountability is becom ing a hot issue between environmen talists and businesses. Many corpora tions are causing damage to the envi ronment by emitting toxic waste and pollution into the environment. Some companies are not taking steps to clean up the mess that they have created in the communities. British Petroleum (BP) is just one of the many corporations that are being implemented as one of these toxic of fenders. Founded in 1909 by William Knox D'Arcy, BP was originally called the Anglo-Persian Oil Company due to the discovery of oil in Persia. Sixty years later, BP discovered oil in Alaska, and S-E-A-C BP America was formed. Today, London-based BP is the sec ond largest company in Europe and the third largest oil corporation in the Western world. BP America is only 40 percent of BP; other holdings include BP Exploration, BP Chemicals, BP Oil, BP Nutrition (Purina) and operations in 70 foreign countries. Within BP America, BP owns many subsidiaries, including BP Minerals America, QIT-Feret Tinatane, Inc., BP Coal America, Inc., Old Ben Coal Co., Chase Brass and Copper Co., Inc. and Kaldair, Inc. According to Earth Island Institute, BP "ranks as one of the world's third biggest polluters." In a study done by Ohio Citizen Action, the BP chemical plant and oil refinery in Lima, Ohio, produced 68 million pounds of toxic pollution in 1987. This total includes 8.2 million pounds released into the air, 58.2 million pounds injected underground, 380,187 pounds dumped into the Ottawa River and.l million pounds dumped on land. Citizen Action said many of these chemicals were "potent carcinogens, including benzene, chromium and ac rylonitrile. Also, formaldehyde, ethylbenzene, methyl ethyl ketone and carbon tetrachloride are being released, which can cause genetic damage, fetal damage or birth defects at unsafe levels of exposure." The Threshold, Student Environ mental Action Coalition's network newsletter, states that according to the Ohio Department of Health, Lima resi dents are experiencing abnormally high death rates from lung, rectal and cervical cancer and also from emphysema, chronic bronchitis and bronchial asthma. Matthew Bennett and Matthew Baron, coordinators of SEAC's cam paign against BP, said in The Threshold article that BP's complex in Lima was the single largest producer of toxic waste in the entire northeastern half of the United States. Bennett and Baron said, "The company's attitude toward citizen concern is questionable, as evidenced by its refusal to publicly commit to any serious waste prevention and reduction plans." Many companies, such as Dow, Monsanto and B.F. Goodrich, have clean-up programs that also help to save money. Monsanto, for example, has promised to reduce toxic air pollution by 90 percent by 1992. B ennett said BP was not doing enough to rectify environmental damage. "BP is not being held accountable for their actions. BP is very non-committed about corporate accountability because no major changes have been made to clean things up." Baron also said, "BP has a lot of support in the community, and this is why they are reluctant to clean up their damage." But James Ross, the president and CEO of BP America, said in a letter written in response to SEAC, "BP is already participating with community groups and appropriate government agencies to address most of these con cerns." Ross said BP had a deep concern for the health and safety of its employees and was improving waste minimiza tion. He also said SEAC reported mis leading information in its Dec. 18, 1990 press release. In response to the Lima situation, Ross said BP used monitoring and con trol methods to protect air quality and monitor the discharge that flowed into.': the Ottowa River. He said BP also com-.; plied with EPA regulations and had shown "no exceedences of National!; Ambient Air Quality Standards of these pollutants in Lima for several years." Higgin Thomson, member of the Regional EPA legal department in At lanta, said he had not heard about the controversy between SEAC and BP America. "In many cases, corporate accountability problems are a result of a difference of opinion on how clean is ' clean," Thomson said. He said bigger companies were ' workingon pollution prevention. "Many ' industries are awakening to the fact that waste is causing serious environmental rlamnoi TVi frnrl 5c nnt tn rrrHiir waste ana to cut down waste emission. Things are getting better." "I'm not saying that all corporations are adhering to the EPA regulation. The . number of fines is up and we still have . to enforce the law." Campus Calendar HE'S NOT HERE on the Village Green. presents The Jamie Block Band Friday, April 12 Eclipse Saturday, April 13 Starting Sunday, April 14 Karaoke Sing-Along Night 1000 Songs to Choose From Lyrics Displayed on Video Screen All You Do Is Sing FREE BAND PASSES OR FREE T-SHIRT TO BEST SINGER. Come Join the Fun! And don't forget our Tuesday Specials! $1.75 Blue Cups 942-7939 $3.50 Pitchers FRIDAY 9 a.m. "American History Survey Courses" will be the topic by Mary Beth Norton in Wilson Library Assembly Room. Session in History Conference. 10:45 a.m. "Western Civilization Survey Courses" will be the topic by Lynn Hunt in Wilson Library Assembly Room. Part of History Conference. Noon: The Lesbian Lunch is today and every Friday in the Union. See schedule for room number. 1 p.m. JOB HUNT 10S-OFF CAMPUS JOB SEARCH for SeniorsGraduate Students will be held in 209 Hanes. Learn strategies for a job search off campus. No reservations required for workshop. JOB HUNT 105: Off-Campus Job Search and In- Round trips starling at: Miami-Caracas $ 278 New York-Malaga 578 Chicago-Amsterdam 338 Raleigh-Tokyo 789 Los Angeles-Sydney 995 Greensboro-Paris 715 Greensboro-London 595 Taxes not included. Restrictions apply .Fares subject to change. One ways and faculty tares avanaDie.worKbtudy Abroad programs International Student IU. tUKAlL PASSES ISSUED ON THE SPOT! Free Student Travel Catalog! 703 Ninth Street, B-2, Durham 919-286-4664 e To Fim r -JeedOneOfThes Where Yon M& Gomg? : f ' (5ssi ;S (nj PV -VJf jS . j nLT II rw 5 Fpj nil At Granville Towers there is no need for a map. We're right next door to everything. Granville Towers TM ann era ranvi iiwR Because You've Got Enough To Worry About. University SquareChapel Hill929-7143 terviewing Workshop will be held in 209 Hanes. "Introduction to Longtitudinal Analysis I" will be discussed by George McCarthy JRSS.in today's faculty seminar until 3 p.m. in 02 Manning. 2 p.m. "Historical Films and Historical Under standing" presented by Robert Rosenstone in Hanes Art Center Auditorium. Part of History Conference. Come one, come all to The Black Greek Council's Carnival today until 6 p.m. on E-haus field! Lots of games, food, vendors and FUN!! 3 p.m. Interested in studying in Mexico or Ar gentina? Meet resident directors of both programs until 4 p.m.. Study Abroad Office, 12 Caldwell Hall. 3:45 p.m. "Great Books and Study of History" will be discussed by Dominick LaCapara in Hanes Art Center Auditorium. Part of History Conference. 4 p.m. The Research Institute for the Comparative Study of Africa an Afro-America in conjunction with The Curriculum in African and Afro-American Studies presents ProfessorBarbara Christian of the University of California, Berkeley. She will discuss "Sisters: Reflections on Women Writing About Women Across the Americas" in 101 Greenlaw. 5 p.m. Tertulia es una oportunidad para charlar y dirertir con otros que hablan espanol. Ven a He's Not Here a los cinco cada viemes. Bienvenidos a todos! 8 p.m. "History in American Culture" will be the topic by Ariel Dorfman in the Hanes Art Center Auditorium.This is part of today 's History Conference. ,4Ceremony: A Spiritual Journey" will be pre sented in Bingham Hall. Tickets are $4pubIic and $2 students. SUNDAY 10 a.m. "Historical Knowledge in Modern Edu cation and Society" by Edwin Yoder in Hanes Art Center Auditorium as part of the History Conference. The Delta Psi fraternity presents "Sunday at St. Anthony Hall." Scheduled events: 1 1 a.m. "Poetry, Prose and Pancakes," poetry read ing with guest author Daphne Athas. 3 p.m. "Another Roadside Attraction" (local band) 7 p.m. "Musical Theatre Review," showtunes by fellow students Donations accepted with proceeds going to Reading Is Fundamental. Call 932-9923 or 968-8801 for more information. Located at 207 Pittsboro Street. SENIOR ATTENTION SENIORS!!!!!!!!!!! The First Annual Senior Class Bedrace to benefit the IFC Shelter is Saturday. You can regis ter today in the Pit or the Office and tomorrow before the event Y'all come! ITEMS OF INTEREST LesbianGay Awareness Week: Monday is Jeans Day. Wear jeans to show your support for gay and lesbian rights. Check Calendar for scheduled events. UNC Transportation and Parking Services is holding pre-registration for parking permits during the entire month of April. Office hours are 7:30-5 p.m. Monday- Friday. Valid car registration required. Se curity Services Building is located on Manning Drive. The Asian Students Association will be having a CD sale to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. CD's, tapes, posters and albums will be sold for under $3 on April 15-17 in Union 205 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. The UNC Water Polo Club is hosting an eight team invitational. Competition will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday with a championship game approximately 4:30 Sunday. Call Tim at 967 7436 for more information. The last UNC Swim Test of the semester will be given on Friday, April 19from9a.m.-12noonand 1-, 4 p.m. United Parcel Service (UPS) is interviewing on campus fora Summer 1 99 1 marketingsales internship on April 17. Sign-up at UCPPS between April 10-16. "Ceremony: A Spiritual Journey" will be pre-" sented in Bingham Hall at 4 and 8 p.m April 13-14. Co-sponsored by the Carolina Union Performing Arts Committee and the Department of Speech Commu nication. Tickets are available from the Carolina Union Box Office.( $4public and $2students) Exhibit of photographs of the Church of Hagia Sophia (Istanbul, Turkey) in the Glass Gallery of Hanes Art Center through April 1 9. Reception will be held April 15, 5-6 pjn. Looking for experience in personnel, counseling or human services? UCPPS invites you to a CA REER PEERS interest meeting on Wednesday, April 17 at 4 p.m. in 307 Hanes Hall. Fall 1991 Emerging Leaders Program Informa tional Sessions. April 15, 5:30p.m. or April 16,6p.m. 101 Greenlaw. Open to all rising sophomores. Call Leadership Development, 966-4041, for more info. Congressman David Price will be available to discuss current issues facing Congress and the future course of our country. Monday, April 15 form 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Campus Ministry Center. All are welcome. Phone 942-2677 for more info. Applications for Campus Y Co-Chairs are avail able in the Campus Y, Union, and Chase Hall. The deadline for applications is TOD AY. Interviews will be scheduled soon. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Tar Heel Recycling Program, TARP, announces permanent drop-off sites at Hinton-James, Ehringhaus, and Graham dorms and between FLOB and Lineberger building. The mobile drop-off site fortodayisbetween Connor and Alexander dorms for newspaper, glass and aluminum cans. on 100 Cotton 80 per copy on White Bond 40 per copy CO. COPIES Open 7 Days a Week Until 10:00 Weekdays 203 12 E. Franklin Street above Sadlack's 967-6633 Mark your calendar now! L T I Yl ?o 1 S Daily Tar Heel Night At The Durham ii r& Bulls II riri XI VJtl More details coming soon. The Carolina Union Theatre Arts Committee & SW present fruT?3 n IT JnAiJll starring Andy Bagwell Scott Brown David Drake Larry Weaver Bryan Tucker And don't miss the comedy skit contest. . . The KIDS in the HALL, HBO's outrageous five-man comedy troup, challenges college students to CREATE YOUR OWN SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS COMEDY for SIMPLY THE BEST Win an all-expense paid 4-day trip for five to the "The Kids" home town, Toronto, Canada. Grand Prize trip includes roud trip airfare, luxury hotel accommodations, limousine sevice, VIP treatment and dinner at three major comedy clubs, and $1,000 spendins money! HERE'S HOWTO ENTER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION AT THE UNION DESK Compose an orisinal skit with up to 4 friends. Draw from the wacky, spontaneous style of the Kids in the Hall material. Watch the KIDS in the HALL Friday at Midnisht for inspiration! Pick up Official Rules Sheet at resistration. Haws Mpnl 18 1:08 PCI Mm Csferetl EE SURE TO WATCH NEW EPISODES OF "THE KIDS IN THE HALL" FRIDAYS AT MIDNIGHT EST ON HBO
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