#environmental-safety
#environmental-safety

Photos of the Week: Goat Grabbing, Flying Fox, Elephant Orphanage

Severe flooding in Kentucky highlights climate change vulnerability.

Chernobyl sees renewed concern after Russian drone attack.

Icebergs melting in Greenland signal alarm over climate change.

Mount Etna erupts, emphasizing the need for volcanic safety.

fromwww.npr.org

11 hours ago

US news

Camp Mystic asked to remove buildings from government flood maps despite risk

more#climate-change

#wildfires

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.

fromInsideHook

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.

US news

Los Angeles Wildfires Leave Residents Worried About Contaminated Soil

US news

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

California

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

fromwww.bbc.com

3 days ago

London

Why London Fire Brigade is running wildfire drills

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.

fromInsideHook

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.

US news

Los Angeles Wildfires Leave Residents Worried About Contaminated Soil

US news

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

California

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

fromwww.bbc.com

3 days ago

London

Why London Fire Brigade is running wildfire drills

more#wildfires

#pfas

Public health

Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed': A French region has banned tap water. Is it a warning for the rest of Europe?

Environment

The French town that banned its tap water and the chemicals that could be in yours - podcast

Public health

Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed': A French region has banned tap water. Is it a warning for the rest of Europe?

Environment

The French town that banned its tap water and the chemicals that could be in yours - podcast

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.pasadenastarnews.com

Charred EV batteries from California wildfires spark concern about toxic waste contaminating drinking water

Concerns arise over toxic metals from crushed lithium-ion batteries contaminating groundwater in Los Angeles County.

US politics

fromTruthout

Trump's EPA Proposes Repealing Some Limits on Mercury and Greenhouse Gas

EPA proposes to repeal regulations on power plants, claiming it will lower costs for families.

NYC parents

fromwww.mediaite.com

RFK Jr. Posts Photos of Himself Swimming in Sewage-Contaminated Water

Kennedy received backlash for swimming in a creek contaminated with high bacteria levels, disregarding health risks.

fromSlate Magazine

Public health

RFK Jr.'s New Report Actually Nails What's Wrong With American Health. Too Bad About the Other Part.

fromEarth911

Wine

How to Dispose of Liquor and Denatured Alcohol Safely

Health

fromBuzzFeed

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.pasadenastarnews.com

Charred EV batteries from California wildfires spark concern about toxic waste contaminating drinking water

Concerns arise over toxic metals from crushed lithium-ion batteries contaminating groundwater in Los Angeles County.

US politics

fromTruthout

Trump's EPA Proposes Repealing Some Limits on Mercury and Greenhouse Gas

EPA proposes to repeal regulations on power plants, claiming it will lower costs for families.

NYC parents

fromwww.mediaite.com

RFK Jr. Posts Photos of Himself Swimming in Sewage-Contaminated Water

Kennedy received backlash for swimming in a creek contaminated with high bacteria levels, disregarding health risks.

fromSlate Magazine

Public health

RFK Jr.'s New Report Actually Nails What's Wrong With American Health. Too Bad About the Other Part.

fromEarth911

Wine

How to Dispose of Liquor and Denatured Alcohol Safely

Map reveals US hotspots for cancer-causing radioactive gas

25% of Americans live in areas with unsafe radon levels, raising significant health concerns.

fromwww.dw.com

4 weeks ago

Germany news

Germany tackles explosive wartime legacy at sea DW 06/14/2025

fromwww.latimes.com

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

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

Miscellaneous

fromMail Online

Map reveals US hotspots for cancer-causing radioactive gas

25% of Americans live in areas with unsafe radon levels, raising significant health concerns.

fromwww.dw.com

4 weeks ago

Germany news

Germany tackles explosive wartime legacy at sea DW 06/14/2025

fromwww.latimes.com

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

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

more#health-risks

Silicon Valley

fromABC7 San Francisco

Santa Clara Co. uses AI sensors to help detect fires early before major destruction

Santa Clara County is deploying AI fire sensors to improve early wildfire detection and prevent large fires from spreading.

Public health

fromFast Company

How the EPA evaluates pesticide safety

The EPA faces mounting pressure to expedite pesticide reviews while ensuring safety standards are met.

Health and environmental advocates emphasize the importance of rigorous safety evaluations amid industry demands.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

New Greenpoint School Aims to Relieve Classroom Crowding

Greenpoint is receiving a new elementary school after 125 years, despite concerns regarding its proximity to a Superfund site.

fromNew York Post

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

The likelihood of an eruption of Mount Spurr has decreased slightly due to fewer signs of unrest, but it remains at yellow alert because of abnormal activity.

OMG science

fromArs Technica

3 months ago

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

"In 2024, Fire Rover recorded 2,910 incidents of fires, a 60 percent increase from the 1,809 incidents in 2023, highlighting a troubling trend."

Environment

NYC parents

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.

Boston food

fromBoston.com

Looks like the wind turbine that spread debris last summer just got struck by lightning

Lightning struck a previously damaged wind turbine blade in Massachusetts, causing no new debris or navigational hazards.

California

fromwww.mercurynews.com

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.

US news

fromSFGATE

Trump national parks cuts put America's largest reservoir in danger

Lake Mead is vital for Nevada's economy and water supply, facing ecological challenges and personnel upheaval under administration changes.

Health

fromFuturism

This New Paper About Eating Out of Plastic Containers Is a Bit Terrifying

Plastic takeout containers may increase the risk of heart disease according to recent research.

Health

fromFast Company

Eating from plastic containers may increase risk of heart disease, study shows

Eating from plastic containers poses significant risks to heart health, according to new research.

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