#environmental-contamination

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fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

A toxic foundry finally left East Oakland. Then the city allowed in a new polluter

A former metal foundry site in East Oakland, contaminated with arsenic and lead, is being used as a tow yard during a delayed remediation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Poison in the water: the town with the world's worst case of forever chemicals contamination

AFFF foam, while effective for firefighting, poses significant environmental risks due to its lasting chemical residues.
Contamination of clean water sources with PFAS raises public health concerns in local communities.
SF parents
fromKqed
4 months ago

The Eaton Fire Hit Caltech Scientists Close to Home. Now, They're Studying the Toxic Aftermath | KQED

Environmental contamination from the Eaton Fire poses significant risks, prompting urgent research by scientists, including Professor François Tissot.
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