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Drywall from China being investigated in southeastern US

By Dan Modlin

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wkyu/local-wkyu-837204.mp3

Bowling Green, Ky – Environmental officials in Florida are investigating problems with some drywall imported from China. There are widespread reports of decaying wallboard and possible contaminants in the product. Dr. Michael May is an environmental geologist at WKU. He says much of the questionable drywall was used in homes that needed to be repaired after hurricanes. He spoke to our Dan Modlin about the issue.