"Intense heat and sudden flames." Experts issue warning about common waste items that can spark fires: 'It can spread in ...
Recent wildfires in Los Angeles have not only devastated communities but have also left behind a dangerous legacy—hazardous waste. Burned materials, damaged structures, and chemical residues pose ...
Did you know hazardous waste could be lurking in your home? Many cleaners, gadgets, and products designed to make your life easier and solve common problems could be toxic or even classified as ...
The US Environmental Protection Agency has identified the “Maui Method” as the preferred approach for lithium-ion battery ...
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OROVILLE — Butte County has long been devastated by wildfires and 2024 has brought with it some large-scale destruction. Before the recent Quincy Fire burned 85 acres east of Oroville and the Park ...
On Monday, December 3, the L.A. County Fire Department alongside teams from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) will begin ...
The U.S. Department of Energy has put cleanup of a hazardous waste disposal site at Los Alamos National Laboratory on hold, a ...