Netflix’s new limited series Toxic Town tells the shocking story of poisonous pollution, an alleged town cover-up and a group of mothers’ fight for justice. When they discover that their children’s ...

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Netflix’s new limited series Toxic Town tells the shocking story of poisonous pollution, an alleged town cover-up and a group of mothers’ fight for justice. When they discover that their children’s ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A chemical mix-up at Reworld Tron Corp.’s Avon plant this month forced evacuations, drew a hazardous materials team and shut down outdoor recess at nearby schools, the latest in a ...

Based on the Corby poisonings, the series follows three mothers taking on a system that failed them. True stories are always ...

Bio-tar, once seen as a toxic waste, can be transformed into bio-carbon with applications in clean energy and environmental protection. This innovation could reduce emissions, create profits, and ...

For two weeks, officials have largely declined to answer questions about where wildfire debris will end up. The Times has identified seven landfills that have taken steps to accept this waste.

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