Finally we know where toxic ash from the L.A. wildfires could end up
Here are the landfills that could take toxic waste from the L.A. wildfires in the coming weeks — many have not accepted ...
LA wildfire victims forced to wait up to 18 months for toxic ash and debris removal before rebuilding — thanks to government red tape
That’s a long time to wait for these governmental agencies to do their thing,” one resident, Kimberly Bloom, said.
The L.A. wildfires left neighborhoods choking in ash and toxic air. Residents demand answers
Nearly two weeks after the Eaton fire forced Claire Robinson to flee her Altadena home, she returned, donning a white hazmat ...
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EPA incident commander describes process of removing hazardous materials from Palisades Fire zone
where they are extracting the hazardous waste before the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers removes the remaining debris and ash. But some officials, including Los Angeles City Councilwoman Traci Park ...
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Managing Solid Waste Challenges in the Energy Transition
The transition to sustainable energy in the United States is reshaping how we create, store, and use energy – especially ...
Southern California fires: The daunting task of clearing the debris
Contractors test soil samples for contaminants like lead or mercury and remove tainted soil. If a section still tests high, ...
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Volcanic ash can be used for radiation shielding, researchers find
Researchers from the Ateneo de Manila University and from National University- Mall of Asia Campus have found a surprising ...
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Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash
Rainfall could cause mudslides in area burned by wildfires, with officials warning residents of toxic material from debris ...
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Debris removal moves into Phase 2 as Pasadena schools become first to have sites cleared
Teams are removing hazardous ash and debris while following strict environmental and safety protocols. "Beginning Phase 2 means we're making tangible progress toward recovery," said Col.
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Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash
have begun cleaning up debris to "safely dispose of hazardous materials from all burned areas." This also includes ash from burned vegetation, buildings and cars that cover areas scorched by the ...