AT&T and Verizon’s ancient lead cables have US lawmakers demanding action
AT&T and Verizon’s ancient lead cables have US lawmakers demanding action
"Corporate irresponsibility": Telcos accused of failing to act on health risks.
... They "found that where lead contamination was present, the amount measured in the soil was highest directly under or next to the cables, and dropped within a few feet—a sign the lead was coming from the cable," ... 😱
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The title says "US Lawmakers demanding action"... But, outside of going Schoolhouse Rock turning a bill into a law, there's nothing they can really do...
Right?
Okay, so maybe the gov't can do much but stockholders can. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/07/att-stock-fell-to-29-year-low-on-friday-and-sank-another-6-7-today/
Probably not… short of some sort of EPA order.