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8 months ago

Industry acts to head off regulation on PFAS pollution from semiconductors

The PFAS Consortium aims to mitigate regulation of toxic waste from the semiconductor industry amid soaring production levels.

fromwww.nytimes.com

1 week ago

SF food

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.

OMG science

8 months ago

Industry acts to head off regulation on PFAS pollution from semiconductors

The PFAS Consortium aims to mitigate regulation of toxic waste from the semiconductor industry amid soaring production levels.

fromwww.nytimes.com

1 week ago

SF food

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.

more#pfas

Environment

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.

#environmental-justice

Los Angeles

fromTruthout

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.

fromBusiness Insider

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.

fromBustle

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.

NYC parents

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.

Los Angeles

fromTruthout

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.

fromBusiness Insider

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.

fromBustle

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.

more#environmental-justice

NYC parents

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.

#environmental-health

Cancer

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.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

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.

Miscellaneous

Cancer-causing toxins could be spread over trendy Brooklyn neighborhood by Gowanus Canal dredging project, experts warn

The EPA's plan to excavate the Gowanus Canal raises concerns about transparency and potential toxins affecting the local community.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Gowanus Canal's toxic sludge will be trucked through NYC neighborhoods - leaving locals fearing stomach-turning stench

Toxic waste removal from Gowanus canal raises health and environmental concerns for nearby neighborhoods due to potential contamination during transport.

Cancer

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.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

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.

Miscellaneous

Cancer-causing toxins could be spread over trendy Brooklyn neighborhood by Gowanus Canal dredging project, experts warn

The EPA's plan to excavate the Gowanus Canal raises concerns about transparency and potential toxins affecting the local community.

more#environmental-health

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Gowanus Canal's toxic sludge will be trucked through NYC neighborhoods - leaving locals fearing stomach-turning stench

Toxic waste removal from Gowanus canal raises health and environmental concerns for nearby neighborhoods due to potential contamination during transport.

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

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.

fromtime.com

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

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.

more#corby

SF politics

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.

Los Angeles

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.

Miscellaneous

Mexico authorities order factory cleanup after Guardian toxic waste investigation

Mexican regulators uncovered 30,000 tons of hazardous waste improperly stored at a recycling plant following investigative reports.

Los Angeles

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

Local leaders oppose EPA's plan to process toxic debris near their communities, citing health risks and lack of consultation.

#bhopal-disaster

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Black Lives Matter

India clears toxic waste from Bhopal gas leak site, 40 years after disaster

Incineration of toxic Bhopal waste is deemed safe by authorities, but activists warn of potential water contamination and inadequate accountability for the polluters.

fromwww.dw.com

Miscellaneous

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

Indian authorities have begun clearing toxic waste from the Bhopal gas disaster site, emphasizing urgency in addressing its long-lasting environmental impact.

Miscellaneous

Removal of waste from site of 1984 Bhopal disaster dismissed as farce'

The Bhopal cleanup is criticized as insufficient, with only 337 tonnes removed from over 1 million tonnes of toxic waste, raising serious health concerns.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Black Lives Matter

India clears toxic waste from Bhopal gas leak site, 40 years after disaster

Incineration of toxic Bhopal waste is deemed safe by authorities, but activists warn of potential water contamination and inadequate accountability for the polluters.

fromwww.dw.com

Miscellaneous

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

Indian authorities have begun clearing toxic waste from the Bhopal gas disaster site, emphasizing urgency in addressing its long-lasting environmental impact.