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environment49 minutes ago•3 min saved

Proximity to a Defunct Nuclear Site Linked to Autoimmune and Metabolic Disorders

A Risk Analysis study surveying 475 residents within 15 miles of California's Santa Susana Field Laboratory—an old nuclear reactor and rocket-testing site and Superfund site—finds higher rates of autoimmune, endocrine, and metabolic disorders among those living closer to the facility, expanding beyond prior cancer-focused research, while noting limitations due to self-reported diagnoses and the need for further verification.

via Gizmodo|

#california #environment #environmental-health

environment18 days ago•3 min saved

Many U.S. Parks Sit Near Toxic Waste Sites, New Study Finds

University of Michigan researchers mapped 151,366 public parks against EPA-listed Superfund and TRI sites, finding about 18% of parks (26,886) are within two miles of a Superfund Site and over 2,000 overlap physically; more than half of all parks lie within two miles of a TRI site, with at least 63 parks sharing property with a TRI site. The study, based on the Trust for Public Land’s ParkServe dataset and a preprint in Scientific Reports, highlights the need to consider pollution risk alongside green space and calls for more detailed, localized analysis of pollutants, wind, and topography.

via Gizmodo|

#environment #parks #public-health

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"EPA Mandates Polluters to Pay for PFAS Cleanup as Hazardous Substances Designated"

The EPA has designated two PFAS chemicals as "hazardous substances" under the Superfund law, allowing federal regulators to hold polluters accountable for cleanup costs. This move comes as a relief to local water utilities and communities facing PFAS contamination. While the designation enables the EPA to take emergency actions and sue polluters for recovery costs, it may not provide immediate financial assistance to impacted communities. Environmental advocates welcome the rule but call for more stringent regulations, emphasizing the widespread impact of PFAS chemicals on land, water, and communities.

via WBUR News|

#cleanup #environment #epa