New Study Shows that Clean Hog Waste Systems Will Boost NC Economy by Billions of Dollars
MEDIA ADVISORY
July 6, 2007
What:
Teleconference releasing the results of a landmark analysis that documents the significant economic benefits of replacing outdated hog lagoons with clean, innovative systems for managing waste. The analysis, conducted by Wilbur Smith Associates, goes beyond previous research on economic impacts conducted by NC State University.
When:
Tuesday, July 10 at 11:00 am. Call 866-740-1260 and enter conference code 881-2922.
Who:
Joe Rudek, senior scientist, NC Office of Environmental Defense
Tanja Vujic, attorney, NC Office of Environmental Defense
Background:
Environmental Defense will release an analysis that shows significant economic opportunities for
Visuals:
Hog farm tours with excellent visuals can be arranged upon request.
Contact:
For an embargoed copy of the economic analysis, contact Georgette Shepherd, 919-881-2927 or gshepherd@environmentaldefense.org. Environmental Defense experts are available for interviews today through the public release of the report.
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