EPA says President Trump ordered agency to move quickly on Eaton fire’s toxic waste site in Azusa
The EPA set up a waste collection site in Lario Park in Azusa, saying it was under orders to act quickly from President Trump ...
Toxic wildfire debris removal causes concerns for nearby LA County residents
The 30-day deadline to clear the toxic debris from the Los Angeles wildfires has sparked health concerns in the communities ...
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Toxic threats linger after Eaton Fire: Lawmakers demand stronger air quality protections
As hazardous chemicals pollute the air after devastating wildfires, officials call for increased monitoring to protect ...
New lawsuit blames 7 deaths on 2023 East Palestine train derailment
On Feb. 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed after a railcar's wheel bearing ...
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.
Altadena and Pacific Palisades are buried under toxic debris. Now what?
Now harmful chemicals, which may include asbestos, lead, mercury and other heavy metals, are present in the ash that blankets ...
JD Vance visits East Palestine on 2-year anniversary of toxic Ohio train derailment: ‘This community will not be forgotten’
We are in it for the long haul in East Palestine,” Vance, a former US senator from Ohio, said in remarks from the town’s fire station.
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 ...
Environmental Workers Race to Clear Toxic Debris Left by LA Fires
And they are racing against the clock: President Donald Trump directed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last ...
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Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Two years after a Norfolk Southern train derailment spewed a toxic cloud that drove thousands from ...
As LA schools prepare to reopen, toxic ash raises concerns
As parents in Los Angeles County prepare to send their children back to the schools in wildfire impacted areas that are still ...
After a disaster, communities can be at risk for toxic exposures. Do residents know that?
As communities began cleanup efforts in the area, many expressed concerns that the debris left behind was producing a foul odor and speculated that it was contaminated with chemicals and other ...