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Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

EPA orders action at Chiquita Canyon landfill, says leaks pose imminent endangerment to nearby communities

Operators of Chiquita Canyon landfill ordered to protect health and environment
EPA taking action amid calls to shut down the facility due to noxious odors and hazardous waste [ more ]
sfist.com
3 months ago
San Francisco

Tesla To Pay $1.5 Million After Lawsuit From 25 California Counties, Including SF, Over Illegal Dumping of Hazmat Waste

Tesla has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle a case brought against it by California prosecutors for improper storage and disposal of hazardous waste.
The lawsuit claimed that Tesla violated state regulations regarding the proper management of hazardous waste, including at its Fremont factory and service centers.
Tesla will implement measures to screen waste for hazardous material, train employees, and undergo annual compliance audits for the next five years. [ more ]
San Jose Inside
3 months ago
San Francisco

Tesla Agrees to Pay $1.5M Settlement of Lawsuit Claiming It Dumped Hazardous Waste in 25 CA Counties

Tesla has agreed to settle a civil environmental prosecution brought by district attorneys in 25 California counties for $1.5 million.
The lawsuit alleged that Tesla illegally disposed of hazardous waste at its car service centers, energy centers, and factory in Fremont. [ more ]
The Mercury News
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

Tesla ordered to pay $1.5 million after dumpster-diving DA snoops find hazardous waste

Tesla has been ordered to pay $1.5 million in fines for illegally dumping hazardous waste at its factory and service centers in California.
Undercover investigators found Tesla was disposing of oils, cleaners, lead-acid batteries, solvents, and electronic waste in trash containers.
The investigation began in 2018 when investigators snooped through Tesla's garbage bins and found illegal disposal of hazardous automotive components. [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
Environment

Rising sea levels threaten hazardous waste facilities along U.S. coast

Sea level rise is posing a threat to hazardous waste management infrastructure along U.S. coastlines
1.6 million tons of hazardous waste could be at risk if sea levels rise by five or more feet [ more ]
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