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Millions of Tons of Tsunami Refuse Could Reach U.S. Coast
by Michelle Blowers — Millions of tons of debris from the massive 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in March, 2011 is making its way across the Pacific Ocean and will eventually reach the west coast of the United States.
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Via Meadia —
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White House.gov Blog —
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Media Matters for America —
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Think Progress —
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