In this episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act—better known as Superfund—passed in 1980. Born from the toxic legacy of Love Canal and countless contaminated sites across America, this landmark legislation created a revolutionary liability scheme that made polluters pay for their mess and established a trust fund to clean up hazardous waste sites when responsible parties couldn't be found.

Discover how this environmental law transformed the way America deals with toxic waste, holding corporations accountable for decades-old pollution and protecting communities from invisible dangers lurking beneath their feet. From abandoned industrial sites to illegal dumping grounds, Superfund changed the equation forever.

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This episode includes AI-generated content.