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Wal-Mart Pleads Guilty to Federal Environmental Crimes and Civil Violations. Will Pay More Than $81 Million for improper handling of hazardous wastes and pesticides

WASHINGTON – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. pleaded guilty today in cases filed by federal prosecutors in Los Angeles and San Francisco to six counts of violating the Clean Water Act by illegally handling and disposing of hazardous materials at its retail stores…