In our previous work, we used Salix viminalis in the field to decontaminate agricultural soils containing cadmium. Our aim in the current study was to determine whether S. viminalis could decrease the levels of heavy metals, arsenic, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in industrial soil at a former workshop site. The site was planted with S. viminalis cuttings in July 2003.…

Federal agencies have removed topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents are testing fire-affected properties themselves.

Norfolk Southern said Monday that about 15,000 pounds of contaminated soil and 1.1 million gallons of contaminated water have been excavated from site of a train derailment on Feb. 3.

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) have identified a way for plants to gain resistance to cesium, a radioactive toxin that can be found in contaminated soil. After manipulating a specific biological signaling pathway, plants were able to resist cesium stress, meaning that their growth was less stunted, at least in the roots. These findings will impact the development of plants…

Nuclear energy has long been regarded as a next-generation energy source, and major countries around the world are competing to secure cutting-edge technologies by leveraging the high economic efficiency and sustainability of nuclear power. However, uranium, which is essential for nuclear power generation, has serious implications for both soil ecosystems and human health.

It's good news for tomato lovers, mixed news for urban gardeners.

The devastating toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio has contaminated at least 15,000 pounds of soil and 1.1 million gallons of water so far, Norfolk Southern said.

The driver suffered minor injuries and was cited for operating a vehicle without reasonable control.

It comes as another water spill is being reported at Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

The pretty and delicate Asiatic Dayflower, Commelina communis, the individual blooms of which last a mere 24 hours, hence the name, can quickly soak up toxic copper ions from contaminated soil. The plant, which is native to much of East Asia and the northern part of Southeast Asia, is known as yazhicao but is known as a noxious weed outside the region.

Officials from both Michigan and Texas say they were unaware that soil and water from the site of the East Palestine train derailment was taken to their areas.

A Massachusetts construction is facing criminal charges in state court in Rhode Island for using contaminated soil in the 6-10 road project, and lying about ...

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A San Francisco Bay Area health officer on Thursday lifted an advisory warning neighbors of a refinery not to eat produce grown in potentially contaminated...

The train cars that went off the rails earlier this month in East Palestine, Ohio, were carrying several hazardous materials known to have potentially damaging health effects.

After a brief pause, shipments of contaminated liquid and soil from the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, will resume Monday amid concerns -- including from other states -- about the movement of the hazardous waste.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday ordered states to stop blocking contaminated waste from a fiery train derailment in Ohio from being sent...

The city acquired and razed the troubled Electro Plating Services building on 10 Mile Road last year. Cleanup of tainted soil expected by early 2024.

The lead contractor on the 6-10 connector project was fined $1.5 million as part of an agreement resulting from a U.S. Atttorney's office investigation

The truck, which overturned in Ohio's Columbiana County, was carrying over 40,000 pounds of contaminated soil