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‘Robust, healthy’ a misleading description

Celebrating improvement in the condition of the Ohio River is important, but the article (“Ohio River ‘robust, healthy,’” April 22) is a misleading title that does a disservice to the general public...

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If pollutants can be harmful, what about drugs?

The article (“Study finds chemicals, drugs in Ohio River,” July 18) states that some of the chemicals found in the river study are … “considered endocrine disruptors … some pollutants have been tied to...

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Fracking overlooked

I just read a very sobering email about hydraulic fracking. After googling “fracking sites in the United States” I found that there is fracking going on around the Ohio River and that is where our...

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Another missed opportunity

If the City of Cincinnati government were not so totally dysfunctional and so fiscally inept, they would recognize (and be able to take advantage of) a golden opportunity to bring a viable business...

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Protecting city views

I appreciated your article in Sunday’s paper about protecting city views (“The debate on protecting city views“). You can witness a panoramic view of Kentucky and the Ohio River being dimished as I...

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Make it happen

I am glad to read that the Hamilton County Commissioners want to move forward with improving Greater Cincinnati’s intermodal freight transportation, in preparation of the Panama Canal expansion (“Cargo...

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Water director left out some facts

In “Clean water essential” (July 2), Cincinnati Water Works Director Biju George reports that our water quality meets all health standards. He fails to inform the public of the “fecal coliform and...

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No reason to vote against flood program

Rep. Steve Chabot again showed that he does not care about people in need. He and new 2nd District Rep. Brad Wenstrup were among 67 Republican representatives who voted against a clean bill adding an...

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Delta Queen celebrates our river heritage

Save the Delta Queen. She could be the icing on the cake we call “The Banks.” She could be the final feature that defines and celebrates our river town heritage. This historic riverboat screams...

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Proposal could contaminate our drinking water

A new proposal from the U.S. Coast Guard would allow radioactive fracking waste to be transported by barge on the Ohio River, potentially exposing the drinking water of millions to radioactive fracking...

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Fracking waste shouldn’t be transported on our river

Please, don’t allow the barges to come down the Ohio River with waste from fracking (“Barges could move fracking waste,” Dec. 8). There is benzene in that waste. That word terrifies me. My husband...

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Intake valves were shut down too late

With the recent news about the West Virginia chemical spill I have to question the validity of the claims made by our local Cincinnati politicians and water utility leaders. The reports have stated...

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Fraught with public, environmental health risks

Transporting waste water resulting from hydraulic fracturing is fraught with environmental and public health risks. , many of which are addressed by the article “Will Ohio River Carry Fracking Waste?”...

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Ought to be some rules for shipping fracking waste

If – and I say “if” reluctantly – the Coast Guard allows fracking waste to be carried on the Ohio River, the following conditions should be required: 1. Publish all of the chemicals and materials used...

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Baffled by the whole idea of fracking

Why would anyone let a potential barge of toxic waste go up and down their drinking water reservoir and not even have a clue what is in it (“Will Ohio River carry fracking waste?” Jan. 14)? I am...

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Memories of walking across the frozen Ohio River

Reviewing the story on the”frozen” Ohio River, I was reminded of my own assault on the river in 77. Along with two co-workers we soon realized there was more danger from tripping over massive chunks of...

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Let your voice be heard on fracking issue

Wishing to join those expressing their informed opinion against the suggestion that fracking waste water containing unidentified chemicals could be transported on the Ohio river, I have learned from...

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Lawmakers, get the facts before making decisions

I am at a loss as to how long state Rep. Denise Driehaus has lived in the Cincinnati area and whether she has ever gone down to the river and seen barges going by. The chemical industry has located...

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We deserve answers about fracking waste

When the writer of the letter “Lawmakers, get the facts before making decisions” (Jan. 30) says “there are a lot more hazardous waste going up and down the Ohio River than fracking liquids” he needs to...

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Hopefully McConnell learns from W.Va. spill

I am not a Kentuckian but I shudder when I read Sen. Mitch McConnell’s column “Obamacare not working for Kentuckians” (Jan. 27) saying he hopes that President Barack Obama calls off his EPA. McConnell...

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