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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a $57.6 million cleanup agreement with Columbia Falls Aluminum Company to address pollution from decades of aluminum smelting at its Montana site. The agreement outlines mitigation of toxic byproducts like arsenic, fluoride, and cyanide, with the site previously added to the Superfund list in 2016. The cleanup plan includes capping waste to prevent soil and water contamination, though the 647-page agreement requires a 30-day public comment period and court review before finalization.

The Philippines accuses China of using cyanide to poison an atoll in the South China Sea, which officials say could harm marine life and weaken the reef supporting a grounded warship. The incident highlights environmental concerns and geopolitical tensions in the region.

The Philippines accuses Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in the South China Sea to kill fish and deprive troops of food. Beijing dismisses the claim as a 'farce', denying any involvement in the alleged environmental violation.