Soil contamination
Coverage of Soil contamination in the Nexus archive.
- School Disrict Warns Cleanup Sites Are Off-Limits
The Pasadena Unified School District warns residents against entering Eaton Fire cleanup sites due to soil contamination posing health risks. Unauthorized entry is trespassing, and the public is urged to allow environmental teams to work.
- Kabwe, Zambia's lead contaminated city
In Kabwe, Zambia, thousands of people face extreme lead pollution caused by decades of mining activity and toxic waste. The contaminated soil has led to lead poisoning in children, resulting in severe health consequences.
- Lebanon accuses Israel of committing ‘ecocide’ in country since 2023
Lebanon's environment minister accuses Israel's military of committing 'ecocide' in southern Lebanon from 2023-2024, citing destruction of 5,000 hectares of forests, $704 million in agricultural losses, soil contamination, and widespread air pollution. The report highlights ecological damage including habitat destruction, climate disruption, and toxic emissions.