The "Love Canal" incident refers to a situation in upstate New York involving which of these?
A) a maritime disaster that was the worst loss of life on the water since World War II
B) improper disposal of toxic waste which led to widespread illness and birth defects
C) a trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada involving an increase of tariffs on consumer goods
D) the protest by the state legislature regarding a decrease in Federal funding of transportations projects