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fromSacramento Bee
5 months ago
California

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.
fromSacramento Bee
7 hours ago
California

New prescribed fire started in Tulare County on May 8

The Hansen prescribed burn in Tulare County demonstrates a strategic method for wildfire prevention.
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

New prescribed fire started in Ventura County on April 30

A new prescribed burn called Pot Holes Trail was initiated in Ventura County to aid wildfire prevention.
fromSacramento Bee
1 day ago
Los Angeles

Update: Prescribed fire in Los Angeles County burns one acre since April 29

Prescribed fires are a key method for managing wildfire risks.
fromSacramento Bee
5 months ago
California

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.
fromSacramento Bee
7 hours ago
California

New prescribed fire started in Tulare County on May 8

The Hansen prescribed burn in Tulare County demonstrates a strategic method for wildfire prevention.
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

New prescribed fire started in Ventura County on April 30

A new prescribed burn called Pot Holes Trail was initiated in Ventura County to aid wildfire prevention.
fromSacramento Bee
1 day ago
Los Angeles

Update: Prescribed fire in Los Angeles County burns one acre since April 29

Prescribed fires are a key method for managing wildfire risks.
more#wildfire-prevention
#public-health
Health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

In Nightmare News, Tampons Have Been Found To Contain Arsenic And Lead

Toxic metals found in menstrual products may pose health risks, including increased chances of dementia and infertility.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
California

You can learn now when farmers are spraying pesticides near your home. Here's how.

California's Spray Days program alerts residents about upcoming pesticide applications, enhancing public health transparency.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago
Public health

The L.A. wildfires left lead and other toxins in the soil of burn zones. Here are their health risks

The Eaton and Palisades fires released hazardous materials, highlighting health risks in the affected areas.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Moss Landing battery fire: Residents sue Vistra, others for damages

Residents near the Moss Landing Battery Plant fire express health concerns despite official reassurances, leading to a lawsuit against responsible companies.
fromLos Angeles Times
19 hours ago
SF parents

L.A. County finds high lead levels in soil on properties already cleaned by Army Corps

New soil testing reveals significant lead contamination in areas affected by wildfires, requiring further investigation and potential action by property owners.
fromEarth911
1 month ago
Environment

Recycling Mystery: Tanning Beds

Tanning beds pose recycling challenges due to hazardous materials like mercury and PCBs.
Health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

In Nightmare News, Tampons Have Been Found To Contain Arsenic And Lead

Toxic metals found in menstrual products may pose health risks, including increased chances of dementia and infertility.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
California

You can learn now when farmers are spraying pesticides near your home. Here's how.

California's Spray Days program alerts residents about upcoming pesticide applications, enhancing public health transparency.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago
Public health

The L.A. wildfires left lead and other toxins in the soil of burn zones. Here are their health risks

The Eaton and Palisades fires released hazardous materials, highlighting health risks in the affected areas.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Moss Landing battery fire: Residents sue Vistra, others for damages

Residents near the Moss Landing Battery Plant fire express health concerns despite official reassurances, leading to a lawsuit against responsible companies.
fromLos Angeles Times
19 hours ago
SF parents

L.A. County finds high lead levels in soil on properties already cleaned by Army Corps

New soil testing reveals significant lead contamination in areas affected by wildfires, requiring further investigation and potential action by property owners.
fromEarth911
1 month ago
Environment

Recycling Mystery: Tanning Beds

Tanning beds pose recycling challenges due to hazardous materials like mercury and PCBs.
more#public-health
#wildfires
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Treated Like Dirt: Uncovering the toxic soil lurking in L.A.'s burn zones

Government debris removal process post-wildfires may leave toxic contamination due to lack of soil testing, compromising residents' safety.
Los Angeles
fromInsideHook
5 days ago

How Badly Did the LA Wildfires Affect the Local Soil?

Wildfires in Los Angeles have exposed soil contamination, making rebuilding challenging for affected homeowners due to detected toxic heavy metals.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Air Quality Improves Across L.A. as Smoke From Wildfires Eases

Air quality in Los Angeles improved after wildfires, but ash and wind conditions remain concerns for health and safety.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Feds won't test soil after L.A. wildfire cleanup, potentially leaving contamination behind

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will not conduct soil testing at fire-damaged properties deemed cleaned, departing from previous practices.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Treated Like Dirt: Uncovering the toxic soil lurking in L.A.'s burn zones

Government debris removal process post-wildfires may leave toxic contamination due to lack of soil testing, compromising residents' safety.
Los Angeles
fromInsideHook
5 days ago

How Badly Did the LA Wildfires Affect the Local Soil?

Wildfires in Los Angeles have exposed soil contamination, making rebuilding challenging for affected homeowners due to detected toxic heavy metals.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Air Quality Improves Across L.A. as Smoke From Wildfires Eases

Air quality in Los Angeles improved after wildfires, but ash and wind conditions remain concerns for health and safety.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Feds won't test soil after L.A. wildfire cleanup, potentially leaving contamination behind

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will not conduct soil testing at fire-damaged properties deemed cleaned, departing from previous practices.
more#wildfires
#wildfire
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Riverside County on March 9

A wildfire named Bahrman Rd / Johnson Rd sparked in Riverside County on March 9, with containment and cause still unknown.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
5 days ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 3

A new wildfire, LAC-154837, was reported in Los Angeles County with no containment data or cause established yet.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
6 months ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Oct. 21

A new wildfire named LAC-372159 has emerged in Los Angeles County, still under investigation for containment and cause.
fromSacramento Bee
4 months ago
Los Angeles

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 4

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County has been reported, with an unclear containment status and no known cause.
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Riverside County on March 9

A wildfire named Bahrman Rd / Johnson Rd sparked in Riverside County on March 9, with containment and cause still unknown.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
5 days ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 3

A new wildfire, LAC-154837, was reported in Los Angeles County with no containment data or cause established yet.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
6 months ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Oct. 21

A new wildfire named LAC-372159 has emerged in Los Angeles County, still under investigation for containment and cause.
fromSacramento Bee
4 months ago
Los Angeles

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 4

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County has been reported, with an unclear containment status and no known cause.
more#wildfire
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano on yellow alert eruption watch as scientists provide update

The likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr has decreased slightly, but remains under yellow alert due to ongoing signs of unrest.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
Environment

Lithium-ion battery waste fires are increasing, and vapes are a big part of it

Fire incidents in waste and recycling facilities surged to 2,910 in 2024, largely attributed to lithium-ion batteries.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Judge jails recycling plant owners accused of exposing Watts students to toxic waste

The owners of a recycling plant in South L.A. face jail time for exposing students to toxic waste and violating a court order.
#prescribed-fire
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Update: Prescribed fire in Glenn County - March 3 status

Prescribed fires are essential for reducing wildfire risks and supporting ecological restoration in forest management.
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago
SF politics

Update: Prescribed fire in Glenn County - Feb. 26 status

Prescribed fire in Mendocino National Forest aims to mitigate wildfire risks and promote ecological restoration through controlled burns.
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Update: Prescribed fire in Glenn County - March 3 status

Prescribed fires are essential for reducing wildfire risks and supporting ecological restoration in forest management.
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago
SF politics

Update: Prescribed fire in Glenn County - Feb. 26 status

Prescribed fire in Mendocino National Forest aims to mitigate wildfire risks and promote ecological restoration through controlled burns.
more#prescribed-fire
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

A powder keg: Lawsuit claims Texas company knowingly built dangerous battery plant at Moss Landing, leading to major toxic fire

Vistra's negligence in safety led to a devastating battery fire at Moss Landing, prompting multiple lawsuits.
The company's rushed construction and improper battery storage practices raised significant safety concerns.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Citizen Scientists Reclaim Japan's Nuclear Disaster Zone

Tomoko Kobayashi and her collaborators measure radioactivity in northern Japan, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety post-Fukushima.
fromwww.montereyherald.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Moss Landing battery fire: Monterey County Board of Supervisors enacts emergency proclamation

Monterey County declared a local emergency due to a significant fire at the Vistra Energy plant, impacting safety and environmental health.
#health-risks
fromwww.latimes.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Your black plastic kitchen utensils aren't so toxic after all. But you should still toss them, group says

The study warns against using black plastic due to toxic chemicals, despite a significant miscalculation in risk assessment.
fromwww.latimes.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Your black plastic kitchen utensils aren't so toxic after all. But you should still toss them, group says

The study warns against using black plastic due to toxic chemicals, despite a significant miscalculation in risk assessment.
more#health-risks
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mystery balls close nine northern Sydney beaches months after fatbergs washed ashore

Sydney's northern beaches are closed due to unknown ball-shaped debris prompting an investigation by local authorities and the EPA.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Enforcement begins for controversial ordinance to reduce encampments along South Bay waterways

The Valley Water ordinance aims to reduce encampments near waterways for ecological and safety reasons, with a focus on avoidable criminalization.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromsilive
4 months ago

500 drones over Central Park? Here's why.

New Year's Eve drone light shows in Central Park and Prospect Park replace traditional fireworks due to drought conditions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

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.
Miscellaneous
fromSFGATE
6 months ago

Tesla headquarters spills gallons of lime-green liquid into Bay Area street

A significant spill occurred at Tesla's headquarters, prompting major cleanup efforts due to concerns from locals.
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