The New NIMBY Battle Over the Waste From the L.A. Fires
Federal and state officials say the temporary sites for processing hazardous waste pose no threat, but residents are worried ...
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EPA pauses hazardous waste removal as rain pelts SoCal
As rain pelts much of Southern California, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday it has paused hazardous waste removal in the wildfire burn areas. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ...
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EPA says Phase 1 wildfire debris removal on track, as crews pause work due to heavy rain
According to the EPA, it remains on track to complete its Phase-1 work by the end of the month. The speed of the work has ...
Amid cleanup, EPA reassures public over air concerns, as hope emerges in more effective testing
Toxics in the air from urban wildfires may include dioxins, asbestos, and lead. But testing, until recently, for these air ...
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EPA explainer: Why store fire waste at Topanga and Will Rogers?
Understand the importance of quickly containing hazardous waste to prevent pollution and the meticulous steps taken to ensure ...
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Dozens protest over Palisades Fire debris site at Will Rogers State Beach parking lot
Organizers of Sunday's protest believe EPA's decision is "not only short-sighted but also presents significant risks to ...
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As crews clean up from LA wildfires, some residents are furious over hazardous waste
Experts acknowledge residents' concerns, but say hazardous waste is not necessarily harmful as long as safety ... She ...
Scientists Are on the Verge of Revolutionizing Sustainable Aluminum Production
Put simply, aluminum production starts with the metal-rich ore bauxite. After a series of chemical reactions, a powdery ...
IDEM approves Tradebe permit renewal despite NWI resident concerns
IDEM on Jan. 31 approved a renewal and modification of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act for Tradebe.
In the Palisades and Altadena, recovery in wildfire zones moves into next stage
The Corp is beginning to remove debris from private property after the Eaton and Palisades fires, following the EPA’s ...
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Federal Agencies Begin Fire Debris Cleanup on Private Properties
Efforts to clear debris from residential properties in the Eaton and Palisades burn areas were continuing Wednesday, with the start of such operations hailed as a major milestone achieved in record ...
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Federal agencies to begin debris cleanup on private properties in Palisades, Eaton fire zones
FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin removing fire debris from private properties damaged or destroyed by recent wildfires, officials say.