Wisconsin has a colonial economy--exploited for extraction of raw ,materials and cheap labor. Frac sand with its concomitant fine particulate matter is slowly hurting people in this area. Sadly, politics will likely not permit a full fledged study here at ground zero--the Farm/Rural Medicine center at the clinic would be perfect start for research.-Lincoln Log
see also: http://www.cleanwisconsin.org/index.php?module=cms&page=774
see also: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/air/air-quality-and-pollutants/air-pollutants/silica-sand-mining/index.html
CB: Flyover Land in western WI experienced first hand how the sand companies just rolled over any local opposition to their dirty operation that includes frequent blasting.
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