Superman’s Not Coming
Erin Brockovich
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1993–1996 · Hinkley, California
Erin Brockovich & Hinkley
Environment & corporate accountability
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Residents of Hinkley challenged Pacific Gas and Electric over chromium contamination of groundwater. Erin Brockovich helped investigate residents’ accounts and assemble the legal case that resulted in a 1996 settlement. California regulators’ cleanup work is a separate, continuing part of this environmental history.
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When1993–1996
WhereHinkley, California
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Erin Brockovich (2000)
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Erin Brockovich: An Unexpected Leader - Humphrey Fellows at Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication - ASU
A leadership essay reflects on Brockovich’s work with the Hinkley community.
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1 itemsErin Brockovich
Superman’s Not Coming
Brockovich’s book about water problems and community action. A broader companion to her advocacy, not the source book for the 2000 film.
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Steven Soderbergh · Julia Roberts · 2000
Erin Brockovich (2000)
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Superman's Not Coming: Our National Water Crisis and What We the People Can Do About It
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Steven Soderbergh · Julia Roberts · 2000
Erin Brockovich (2000)
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Superman's Not Coming
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Erin Brockovich: The Shooting Script — Susannah Grant
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Take It from Me — Erin Brockovich & Marc Eliot
Brockovich’s personal perspective and motivational advice; broader than the Hinkley litigation. Edition record; available pages vary by region and edition.
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1 itemsPeople · December 2000 · hosted by Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich profile
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Hinkley chromium cleanup documents
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Groundwater cleanup orders and oversight
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