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Methanex Corp. Challenges US Environmental Protections

In Brief: MTBE is a gasoline additive that has contaminated groundwater, provoking a decision by California to phase out its use. The manufacturer in turn sued the United States, demanding nearly a billion dollars to compensate for lost profits. Earthjustice has intervened to block the blackmail.

   

Updated: May 16, 2006

Case #24683