toxic waste
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Campaigners trying to examine the effects of the toxic waste scandal in Corby say they have found a presence of metals which could post a risk to human health.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
The shipment of more than 100 containers holding 2,100 tonnes of toxic waste was sent back to Albania.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Dateline Resources Ltd. is exploring for rare earth elements outside Joshua Tree National Park, sparking concerns it could deplete water supplies, draw traffic and generate toxic waste.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
One of them was a former Monsanto worker who spent three years helping to seal toxic waste underground and said staff had "cheap" protective equipment and were not told what they were burying.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
A derailed train with a pool of toxic waste spilling from the tank cars.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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