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Polluted soil is all over L.A. Here’s how to fix it, even if your home didn’t burn
The Eaton and Palisades fires likely made polluted soils worse, but soil experts say bioremediation may be an alternative to ...
LA County approves $3 million for Eaton fire-area soil testing after lead found in samples
Los Angeles County will be reallocating $3 million toward additional soil testing in the Eaton fire area. Here’s why.
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Responding to unexpected lead levels in soil, LA County weighs $3 million for wildfire-area testing
Supervisors will consider the motion on the heels of ‘unexpectedly’ high levels of lead found in soil downwind from the Eaton ...
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What To Know and How To Keep Kids Safe From Lead Poisoning
More than 4,500 children under age 6 tested positive for lead poisoning in Wisconsin last year. It has no overt symptoms.
Q&A: Health experts urge caution, more testing after elevated lead levels found in Eaton fire soil
Here’s what public health experts suggest residents can do to protect themselves from potential fire-related contaminants ...
LA County approves $3 million for Eaton Fire resident soil testing
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved $3 million in funds, allocated from the county's Lead Paint Hazard ...
Go native with pleasing perennials: Turn to British varieties to add pops of colour to your patch
UK gardening expert Ciar Byrne says April is a great time to plant perennials - those plants that return annually to bloom as ...
L.A. County soil testing near Eaton, Palisades fires shows significant contamination
What's more, Altadena was home to a large number of buildings that probably contained lead paint, with one report from CalTech indicating ... Read more:FEMA doubles down on its decision to not test ...
LA County motions aims to help residents pay for Eaton Fire soil testing
The motion aims to reallocate $3 million to help residents wanting to test their soil after public health officials detected ...