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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A timebomb': could a French mine full of waste poison the drinking water of millions?

Stocamine's toxic waste poses significant risks to future generations due to the potential contamination of vital water supplies.
#environmental-crime
fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

Criminals responsible for vast toxic dump polluting drinking water told judge their health 'suffered from being taken to court'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

Criminals responsible for vast toxic dump polluting drinking water told judge their health 'suffered from being taken to court'

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Portland food
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Inside the Hunters Point navy barracks overtaken by artists

Hunters Point is home to a vibrant artist community despite challenges like leaky roofs and potential contamination.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

South Carolina Says PFAS-Contaminated Farmland Should Be Superfund Site

The Galey & Lord mill site poses serious environmental hazards due to PFAS contamination from sludge fertilizer used on local farmland.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Mysterious bags of hazardous' materials appeared in Mexico. Then we found more

Urgent removal of hazardous waste bags in Monterrey shows extent of toxic waste issues linked to US imports.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Judge shuts down recycling plant accused of spewing toxins onto L.A. school

A South L.A. recycling plant was shut down due to toxic waste violations, marking a significant win for community activists and student groups.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

The east London 'volcano' ready to erupt: Take a tour of 'Toxic Town'

Residents of Rainham are suffering from toxic waste fires that impact their health and have led to calls for action.
Los Angeles
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump's EPA Is Botching Removal of Toxic Waste From the Los Angeles Fires

Communities push back against the disposal of toxic debris from wildfires amid direct federal cleanup efforts.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

'He was born navy blue': Real-life stories behind Toxic Town Netflix series

Netflix's 'Toxic Town' explores the Corby toxic waste scandal, highlighting families' fight for justice after pollution led to birth defects.
UK news
fromBustle
5 months ago

This New Netflix Series Is Like A British 'Erin Brockovich'

Toxic Town unveils a true story of environmental injustice in Corby, highlighting severe health issues linked to toxic waste from former steelworks.
UK news
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Netflix's 'Toxic Town' tells the story of poisoned children born with disabilities. Here's what happened to the real Susan McIntyre.

"Toxic Town" illustrates the fight against environmental poisoning in a UK town affecting children's health.
Jodie Whittaker stars as a mother pursuing justice for her child exposed to toxic waste.
UK news
fromtime.com
5 months ago

The True Story Behind the Environmental Poisoning Scandal in Netflix's Toxic Town

'Toxic Town' dramatizes the impact of toxic exposure on children, revealing a stark reality from the English town of Corby.
fromYahoo News
5 months ago

The true story behind Netflix's Toxic Town

The miniseries 'Toxic Town' highlights the real-life struggles of mothers in Corby who linked toxic waste to severe birth defects.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Protesters, elected officials take action to halt flow of toxic debris to local landfills

Protesters at Calabasas Landfill oppose toxic waste dumping from the Palisades fire, demanding safer disposal methods.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Triangle of death': will Italy finally tackle mafia's toxic waste dumping?

The triangle of death in Italy exposes severe health risks due to illegal toxic waste dumping, aggravated by government negligence.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

An unprecedented situation': EPA plan for LA wildfire cleanup stirs protests over toxic dangers

Protests against EPA's plan to use local beach for toxic waste sorting highlight community concerns about environmental hazards from wildfire debris.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

EPA plans to truck Eaton fire debris to a San Gabriel Valley park. Four cities lodge protest

We are extremely disappointed with the lack of respect to our local residents for not being notified of the EPA's cleanup efforts and having toxic materials transported to our backyards.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago

India disposes toxic waste from 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy DW 01/02/2025

On December 3, 1984, methyl isocyanate gas leaked from a Union Carbide plant, now owned by Dow Chemical, killing over 5,000 people. This disaster left over half a million people poisoned and led to decades of health issues and environmental contamination.
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