SCIENCEJul 4 · 12:00 UTCLAISTAlejandra Molina | Boyle Heights Beat

After Boyle Heights warehouse fire, residents take environmental testing into their own hands

Residents in Boyle Heights are conducting environmental testing of the L.A. River and Lineage warehouse fire runoff, partnering with UCLA and Columbia University to analyze contaminants. The initiative addresses concerns about pollution impacts and health risks, particularly in communities with disproportionate environmental burdens.

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