Environmentfromwww.bbc.com1 week agoMass clean up of 'Wet Wipe Island' gets under wayA large-scale removal of 180 tonnes of wet wipes from the River Thames is underway to improve the river's health and ecology.
fromwww.mercurynews.com1 month agoCupertino quarry owner to begin multi-million-dollar cleanup of mining waste in creekHeidelberg Materials begins an environmental project to clean up Permanente Creek from mining waste as part of a settlement from a 2011 lawsuit.
EnvironmentfromGothamist1 month agoSuperfund cleanup of Long Island aviation site finally concludesRedevelopment of a former contaminated aviation site in Long Island follows a successful $50 million cleanup effort.
UK newsfromwww.independent.co.uk1 month agoHazardous waste among 30,000 tonnes of rubbish dumped in woodsA significant clean-up operation is underway to remove 30,000 tonnes of illegally dumped hazardous waste in Kent.
fromBrooklyn Paper1 month agoFamilies flock to Coney Island for cleanup outside aquarium for World Ocean Day * Brooklyn PaperCommunity volunteers cleaned Coney Island Beach to protect marine ecosystems and celebrate World Ocean Day.
fromPortland Monthly1 month agoFrom the Editor: Falling in Love with the Willamette RiverThe transformation of Cathedral Park highlights the impact of community investment in local environments.
fromExchangewire2 months agoHB Agency Renews Partnership with Plastic Free for Sardinian Beach CleanupsHB Agency supports environmental cleanup initiatives with Plastic Free to combat plastic pollution, starting with a cleanup on World Oceans Day.
US politicsfromThe Walrus3 months agoWhy do voters elect governments with only short-term interests in mind? | The WalrusThe Hanford site, crucial for WWII nuclear efforts, now represents a significant environmental cleanup challenge due to past mismanagement of radioactive waste.
NYC LGBTfromABC7 Los Angeles4 months agoVolunteers clean up litter and have fun doing itTrejo uses creative events like karaoke to make litter cleanup enjoyable and community-focused.