PFAS, harmful synthetic chemicals, are pervasive, increasing health risks; reducing exposure depends on stricter policies and responsible corporate practices.
Can we rely on public officials to keep us safe? - High Country News
Regulatory enforcement for environmental safety can vary based on political influences, risking community health.
Massive Sewage Leak Has Spilled 20 Million Gallons of Waste Into East Bay Marsh | KQED
Contractors are urgently working to manage wastewater flow after a significant leak to prevent spills.
Temporary and permanent repairs are planned to address the sewage pipe issue.
E.P.A. Bans Perc and T.C.E., Two Chemicals Used In Dry Cleaning
The EPA banned two harmful solvents, TCE and Perc, due to their cancer-causing properties and potential health risks, marking a significant regulatory action.
California city declares local emergency over impacts from homeless encampments
Escondido declares local emergency to address high bacteria levels in water linked to homeless encampments.
How Can I Get Forever Chemicals' Out of My Life?
PFAS, harmful synthetic chemicals, are pervasive, increasing health risks; reducing exposure depends on stricter policies and responsible corporate practices.
Can we rely on public officials to keep us safe? - High Country News
Regulatory enforcement for environmental safety can vary based on political influences, risking community health.
Massive Sewage Leak Has Spilled 20 Million Gallons of Waste Into East Bay Marsh | KQED
Contractors are urgently working to manage wastewater flow after a significant leak to prevent spills.
Temporary and permanent repairs are planned to address the sewage pipe issue.
E.P.A. Bans Perc and T.C.E., Two Chemicals Used In Dry Cleaning
The EPA banned two harmful solvents, TCE and Perc, due to their cancer-causing properties and potential health risks, marking a significant regulatory action.
California city declares local emergency over impacts from homeless encampments
Escondido declares local emergency to address high bacteria levels in water linked to homeless encampments.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Humboldt County on Sep. 24
The Trex Bacon Flat prescribed burn was initiated to prevent wildfire risks in Humboldt County.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Sonoma County on Nov. 2
The Carrington prescribed burn in Sonoma County aims to prevent catastrophic wildfires through controlled land management techniques.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Santa Barbara County on Oct. 29
The Sbc Trex Training prescribed burn was started to help prevent future wildfires through controlled land burning in Santa Barbara County.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Monterey County on Oct. 22
The Asp Burn (fhl) is part of a proactive wildfire prevention strategy through controlled burning.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Humboldt County on Aug. 29
Prescribed burns are vital for wildfire prevention by allowing controlled land burning to mitigate risks.
The Fox Camp fire in Humboldt County has been actively managed for over 27 days.
Controlled burn planned for San Mateo County coast
CalFire is conducting controlled burns to reduce fire risk and manage vegetation, which is viewed as safer than allowing uncontrolled wildfires to erupt.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Humboldt County on Sep. 24
The Trex Bacon Flat prescribed burn was initiated to prevent wildfire risks in Humboldt County.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Sonoma County on Nov. 2
The Carrington prescribed burn in Sonoma County aims to prevent catastrophic wildfires through controlled land management techniques.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Santa Barbara County on Oct. 29
The Sbc Trex Training prescribed burn was started to help prevent future wildfires through controlled land burning in Santa Barbara County.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Monterey County on Oct. 22
The Asp Burn (fhl) is part of a proactive wildfire prevention strategy through controlled burning.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Humboldt County on Aug. 29
Prescribed burns are vital for wildfire prevention by allowing controlled land burning to mitigate risks.
The Fox Camp fire in Humboldt County has been actively managed for over 27 days.
Controlled burn planned for San Mateo County coast
CalFire is conducting controlled burns to reduce fire risk and manage vegetation, which is viewed as safer than allowing uncontrolled wildfires to erupt.
Climate change is forcing people to confront the changing risk landscape in places once considered safe.
It brings back memories of Aberfan': coal tip collapse in storms sparks revolt in Welsh valley
The collapse of a coal tip in Cwmtillery, Wales, highlights the ongoing dangers posed by historical coal mining practices amidst rising climate change-related rainfall.
The Bottom of the Bowl - 99% Invisible
Climate change is forcing people to confront the changing risk landscape in places once considered safe.
It brings back memories of Aberfan': coal tip collapse in storms sparks revolt in Welsh valley
The collapse of a coal tip in Cwmtillery, Wales, highlights the ongoing dangers posed by historical coal mining practices amidst rising climate change-related rainfall.
Satellite images show the difficult mission to save a stricken oil tanker in the Red Sea
The MV Sounion was successfully towed to safety after being attacked by Houthis, preventing an environmental disaster.
Key flood defences in disrepair across England as wet autumn looms, data reveals
England's flood defences are deteriorating, putting millions of properties at increased risk, especially with forecasts of more extreme weather this autumn.
Uganda ponders lessons from deadly garbage landslide DW 08/21/2024
Uganda's massive garbage landslide led to at least 35 fatalities, igniting criticism over inadequate safety measures near Kiteezi landfill.
Why is Switzerland offering cash prizes to retrieve munitions from lakes?
The Swiss military's past practice of dumping munitions into lakes is now facing scrutiny due to environmental concerns and the need for safe recovery.
Do we know enough about the health risks of new semiconductor factories?
Biden administration faces pressure on health and safety risks of new chip factories amid calls for thorough environmental assessments and transparency.
Switzerland offers $60K cash prize for ideas to rid its iconic alpine lakes of military ammunition
Switzerland is incentivizing innovative solutions for the removal of historical ammunition dumped in its lakes, emphasizing safety and environmental preservation.