environmental contamination
Coverage of environmental contamination in the Nexus archive.
- Elmhurst residents voice concerns over proposed warehouse at Clarion Inn site
Elmhurst residents are opposing a proposed industrial warehouse set to replace the Clarion Inn. Concerns include noise, pollution, increased traffic, and potential environmental contamination.
- Alexandria considers plan for housing, parks at former Old Town power plant
The Alexandria City Council is considering a $135 million, 30-year financing plan to transform the former Potomac River Generating Station into a 2.5 million square foot mixed-use development with housing, parks, and commercial spaces. HRP Group, the developer, faces community concerns about environmental contamination and demolition risks.
- 30K gallons of nasty sewage waste accidentally unloaded in Long Island waterway
Nearly 30,000 gallons of undisinfected sewage water was accidentally dumped into Reynold's Channel in Long Beach, creating a dark-colored sludge. The incident represents an environmental contamination event affecting a Long Island waterway.
- New Jersey man's chilling 'cancer map' fuels fears of poisoned neighborhood with 41 cases and counting
A New Jersey man's 'cancer map' has sparked fears of a poisoned neighborhood, with 41 confirmed cancer cases and ongoing concerns about environmental contamination.