Richmond residents who’ve long advocated for a more extensive cleanup call the government’s plan “better but not enough.”
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EPA announces $93.4M plan to rid Heckathorn Superfund site of dangerous chemicals
But Richmond residents who’ve long advocated for a more extensive cleanup say the government’s plan is vulnerable to sea level rise and ultimately falls short.
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$19M North Richmond grant is gone, a victim of Trump’s anti-environmental justice stance
After months of uncertainty, a local EPA grant and likely more than a dozen others statewide was terminated.
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30 years later, EPA is planning second cleanup of Richmond Superfund site
EPA said removing DDT and other chemicals from the Heckathorn site in Richmond Harbor was complicated, so a second cleanup is needed.
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EPA suspends North Richmond grant again, putting $19M in projects in limbo
County says it got $30,000, but now can’t access additional funds. EPA says Monday it’s proud of axing grants to save money.
