Scientists are beginning to get a picture of the environmental impact of Tropical Storm Irene, which ripped through some of the East Coast’s most pristine rivers, triggering hundreds of oil, chemical and sewage spills. Now, some environmental groups worry that the cleanup could cause even more harm.

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