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Report finds cancer cluster in area upstream and downstream from San Jacinto River waste pit sites

A state study says a 250-square-mile area of east Harris County is a cancer cluster. Some residents believe it may be linked to decades-old hazardous waste.

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New study finds elevated cancer rates near toxic San Jacinto River waste pits

Texans living in a 250-square-mile area of Harris County that includes a hazardous Superfund site had abnormally high rates of certain types of cancer, according to a new assessment from the state’s health department.

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Cancer rates near San Jacinto River waste pits ‘significantly greater’ than Texas average

The Texas Department of State Health Services, at the request of the nonprofit Texas Health and Environmental Alliance, studied cancer rates in a 65-census-tract area in the floodplain surrounding the San Jacinto River,

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Free Hazardous Waste Recycling Event In Lake Forest: What To Know

Do you have forgotten hazardous waste taking up space in your garage? Mark your calendars, Lake Forest. On June 28, the city ...

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The ‘Horror Story’ of Hazardous Waste in a Small Pennsylvania Town

An EPA investigation confirmed residents’ worst fears about operations at an industrial landfill. What happens next is all too uncertain.

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The New NIMBY Battle Over the Waste From the L.A. Fires

Federal and state officials say the temporary sites for processing hazardous waste pose no threat, but residents are worried ...

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Midland household hazardous waste collection dates announced

The City of Midland Sanitary Landfill has announced the 2025 dates for household hazardous waste collection: Wednesday, April 23 Wednesday, June 18 Wednesday, Aug. 13 Wednesday, Oct. 22 On these dates ...

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DeKalb County Announces Free Hazardous Waste Recycling Event for Residents on March 15th

DeKalb County hosts a free household hazardous waste recycling event on March 15th for residents to safely dispose of toxic ...

Household hazardous waste disposal event planned March 8

Caldwell County will have a household hazardous waste disposal event on Saturday, March 8, from 8 a.m. until noon at Caldwell ...

Abington company that caught fire had toxic ‘ignitable waste’ on site and had past EPA violations

Vinyl chloride is a man-made, colorless gas that burns easily and is used to make polyvinyl chloride, a hard plastic.

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Hannibal chemical plant can keep handling hazardous waste, DNR says

The BASF Hannibal facility got a final hazardous waste permit from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Waste ...

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The New England Consortium Is Offering Hybrid Hazardous Waste Site Worker Course, 3/10-3/14

UMass Lowell Recognized as Top Research Institution with R1 Classification Read More ⁠ ...

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13 people arrested in Croatia for illegally disposing of hazardous waste, Europol says

The European Union’s law enforcement agency says 13 people suspected of illegally importing and disposing of hazardous waste ...

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