Toxic Clean Up Philanthropy

SEATTLE, WA -- Communities that struggle with big, dirty industries also benefit from corporate philanthropy. The money usually comes from the industries themselves or companies that contract with the industry. Philanthropy experts say the motive for giving is more than generosity. An example would be Hanford contractor Battelle, which recently announced a $1 million gift to help pay for a new museum in the Tri-Cities. KPLU's Anna King reports on how corporate philanthropy is not unusual for this community, a community built around one of the largest superfund sites in the country.

Listen to Anna King's report via NPR.com, 2.19.08.