California hazardous waste rules criticized as years late, 'polluter-friendly'

Proposed hazardous waste oversight changes are years behind schedule and fail to account for health risks, environment groups ...
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Despite negative health effects, Compton and Carson officials support modifying hazardous waste facilities permit

COMPTON – Current and former elected officials from the city’s of Carson and Compton have pledged their support behind modifying the permit of a hazardous waste facility despite its continued negative ...
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California’s environmental board approved hazardous waste plan that critics say could weaken protections

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California’s environmental board voted 4-1 to approve the state’s first hazardous waste management plan despite ...
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Humans generate 62 million tonnes of e‑waste each year. Here’s what happens when it’s recycled

In 2022, humans generated roughly 62 million tonnes of electronic waste – or e-waste. That’s enough to fill more than 1.5 million garbage trucks. And by 2030, that figure is expected to rise to 82 ...
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California regulators want to weaken hazardous waste disposal rules

California regulators are recommending the state weaken its hazardous waste disposal rules in a bid to dump contaminated soil at some municipal landfills within the state. State officials say revising ...