ExxonMobil On Trial For Contaminating Drinking Water
March 3, 2013
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The giant oil company is on trial in New Hampshire. The state says Exxon and other companies knew the additive would pollute. Exxon says the chemical hasn't harmed anyone and was a requirement of federal law to help reduce air pollution.
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