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 ...
Livid residents protest ‘dangerously close’ toxic LA wildfire waste dumps: ‘Find another place’
I think that there are opportunities to deal with this material in a contained environment, in the burn zone, rather than ...
EPA Toxic Wildfire Waste Site prompts Community Concern
As recovery efforts continue in Los Angeles, a looming question remains – where will all the toxic waste go? Lario Park, located 15 miles east of Altadena has been selected as a processing site for ...
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Finally we know where toxic ash from the L.A. wildfires could end up
The Times has identified seven landfills that have taken steps to accept this waste. Residents and experts are concerned about the fact that these sites were not intended to accept hazardous waste ...
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As crews clean up from LA wildfires, some residents are furious over hazardous waste
As crews work to clean up from the Los Angeles wildfires, city officials and residents are opposing the designation of a ...
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LA wildfire victims forced to wait up to 18 months for toxic ash and debris removal before rebuilding — thanks to government red tape
Residents have been forced to don hazmat suits to dig through potentially toxic ash in search of valuables ... But opting into this service requires a long, bureaucratic process conducted by ...
Here are the toxic threats that emerge after an urban wildfire
The toxic residues of burned houses, electronics and cars combine with carcinogenic fire retardants create a formidable hazard for fire survivors.
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European court finds Italy violated the right to life of Naples residents living in toxic dump area
ROME — A European court on Thursday said Italy violated the right to life of those living in a toxic-waste polluted area ... Residents have long complained about adverse health effects from ...
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As crews clean up from LA fires, some residents are furious over hazardous waste
Experts acknowledge residents' concerns, but say hazardous waste is not necessarily harmful as long as safety measures are in place and the waste is not stored on site for years. At a town hall ...