Back in 2006, the company Trafigura wanted to get rid of 500 cubic metres of toxic waste from the refining of petroleum products stored on its cargo ship Probo Koala. After three countries refused ...
Phosphogypsum may also contain toxic heavy metals and other carcinogens, such as arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury and nickel. That waste is even more troublesome because there is no easy ...
The course of the lives of residents in Vlakfontein have turned for the worst with the international waste landfill, Averda, at their doorsteps. Some have even developed respiratory conditions ...
The Environment Agency is "advising" the landowner of a Bolton park after the potential presence of a hazardous algae following the death of a dog. Reports of the blue-green algae in ponds at Cutacre ...
Proceeds from a lunchtime cook out Wednesday will be donated to the victims of the Borel Fire, many of whom are still trying to stabilize in the wake of the fire. Tickets are $13 for the hot dog and ...
Authorities on France's Reunion Island have dismantled a major hazardous waste trafficking ring, arresting nine people for illegally exporting vehicle scrap contaminated with toxic materials to India.