“More than three decades after heavy metals in fertilizers were first investigated there, the Central Washington city of Quincy remains a harbinger of agriculture and other trends throughout the region…” Read the entire article on the Yakima Herald-Republic website and learn more about air quality, fertilizer regulations, and data centers in the Central Washington region.
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Citizens of Bunker Hill Superfund Site Demand Justice
Turned Down Again (Kellogg, ID) The U.S. Department of Justice, (USDOJ) and EPA Reg. Ten agencies agreement to meet on July 31 with the Silver Valley Community Resource Center, (SVCRC) a 35-year-old non-profit organization along with several other affected groups to discuss ongoing concerns and solutions regarding the Bunker Hill National Priority, (NPL) site failed… Continue reading Citizens of Bunker Hill Superfund Site Demand Justice
EPA changes PAH Risk Status: Science or Politics? What does it mean for Region 10?
In 2017 the EPA published updated toxicity values for one type of prevalent petroleum contaminant, benzo[a]pyrene (BaP), in its IRIS database (Integrated Risk Information System). BaP is among a set of chemicals known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs are widespread pollutants caused by the incomplete combustion of petroleum products. Benzo[a]pyrene has been recognized as… Continue reading EPA changes PAH Risk Status: Science or Politics? What does it mean for Region 10?