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Investigating California's Hazardous Waste Sites: Safety Records Under Scrutiny

California's HazardousInvestigating California's Hazardous Waste Sites
October 09, 2023
Emma Thompson - LA Post

In the sunny state of California, inadequate facilities for managing hazardous waste are a prevalent environmental problem. California still needs to deal with obsolete trash facilities that have a concerning history of safety violations, despite the state's reputation for progressive regulations.

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Geopolitics overshadow COP29 talks on climate cash, as Argentina walks away

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Tropical Storm Sara threatens to bring flash floods and mudslides to Central America

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Mexico's Sheinbaum to present constitutional safeguard for non-GMO corn in coming days

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