Verdantas
Coverage of Verdantas in the Nexus archive.
- Sunoco pipeline leak cleanup in Upper Makefield is ‘moving too slowly,’ residents say
Residents in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County, criticize the slow cleanup of a Sunoco pipeline jet fuel leak, which has contaminated groundwater and disrupted the local community. Sunoco LP, with parent company Energy Transfer, plans a pilot test of multiphase extraction (MPE) to address the contamination, but elected officials and residents express concerns about delays, noise, and safety. The company has recovered approximately 518 gallons of fuel and collected over 1,800 water samples.
- 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.