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Superfund sites

Coverage of Superfund sites in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 11 · 18:55 UTCMost recent: Jul 6 · 08:03 UTC
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  • POLITICSJul 6 · 08:03 UTCPENNSYLVANIA CAPITAL-STAR
    Echoes of the past in Pennsylvania coal towns’ fight against data centers

    Residents of Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, oppose a proposed 15-building data center complex on a coal-rich plateau, prompting the township to vote for an 180-day pause on data center applications. State legislators introduced a bill to block data center development for three years, reflecting broader resistance to such projects due to environmental and health concerns, particularly in areas with a history of industrial pollution.

  • HEALTHJun 11 · 18:55 UTCWTOP DC
    Emory gets $15M to establish first center to research toxic Superfund sites’ health effects

    Emory University received a $15 million NIH grant to establish a research center studying health effects of Superfund sites in Glynn County, Georgia. The center will collaborate with multiple universities and conduct five studies, including assessing toxicant exposure and developing remediation methods. A 2023 pilot study found higher levels of specific toxicants in local residents compared to national averages.