Richmond residents who’ve long advocated for a more extensive cleanup call the government’s plan “better but not enough.”
Tag: Heckathorn
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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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5 things to know — EPA Superfund site cleanup update; work begins at contaminated Marina Bay lot
A five-week cleanup will take place at a vacant Marina Bay lot; get a free Narcan kit at volunteer event.
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As sea levels rise, so do risks from Richmond’s toxic sites, new study says
Flooding from surging seas is likely to inundate thousands of U.S. hazardous sites in the coming years as global temperatures rise, including some in Richmond.
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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.
