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Department of Toxic Substances Control

Coverage of Department of Toxic Substances Control in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 17 · 00:41 UTCMost recent: Jun 19 · 19:22 UTC
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Pasadena Unified School Districtorganization2Eaton Firetopic2Chapman Universityorganization1Christine Sierra O’Connellperson1Michael Dunningperson1phytoremediationtopic1Verdantasorganization1Paloma Muñiz Ochoaperson1Sabine Höppnerperson1Ariane Vielmetterperson1
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  • SCIENCEJun 19 · 19:22 UTCLAIST
    After public outcry, PUSD Board votes to save some trees slated for removal

    Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) board voted to attempt saving 57 of 193 trees slated for removal due to soil contamination from the Eaton Fire, following public outcry. The decision directs staff to explore alternative soil remediation methods near mature trees instead of excavation, though success is not guaranteed.

  • HEALTHJun 17 · 00:41 UTCLAIST
    Pasadena Unified’s plan to cut down nearly 200 trees angers residents

    Pasadena Unified School District plans to remove 193 trees across 11 campuses to address soil contamination from the Eaton Fire, sparking resident anger over lack of notification and concerns about losing mature trees. Residents and arborists argue for alternative soil remediation methods, while officials claim tree removal is necessary for safety and reopening schools.