EPA Cleanup Effort in Palisades and Eaton Fires in Los Angeles

The EPA completed Phase 1 of the cleanup effort in the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire in Los Angeles in just 28 days, exceeding the ambitious 30-day deadline set by President Trump. Hazardous materials like lithium ion batteries and cleaning products were removed from over 13,000 properties. Phase 2, led by the Army Corps of Engineers, is underway to remove ordinary debris before rebuilding.

Cleanup Efforts After Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is leading efforts to remove hazardous materials from the burn areas of the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. The cleanup process has been expedited under President Donald Trump's leadership. Residents are concerned about delays in Phase 2 of the cleanup process.

Cleanup Efforts in Los Angeles After Wildfires

Cleanup efforts in Los Angeles neighborhoods ravaged by wildfires are complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles and homes. The EPA is working to remove and dispose of these hazardous materials to ensure safety for residents and workers.

Fuel Oil Spill in the Kerch Strait

Thirty-two dolphins have died in the Kerch Strait due to a fuel oil spill from two tankers. A total of 61 dead cetaceans have been recorded, with most deaths likely occurring before the spill. The spill has led to a regional emergency declaration and cleanup efforts in the area.

Mount Everest Cleanup Effort

A mountaineer has climbed Mount Everest 14 times and is leading a team of climbers to clean up trash on the mountain.

Pro-Palestinian Protesters at California State University Los Angeles

Pro-Palestinian protesters occupied an administration building at California State University Los Angeles, prompting police intervention. University staff were trapped inside, including the first black woman president. Cleanup crews dismantled the encampment after protesters voluntarily left. Similar encampments have left trash and debris behind after being cleared by police.

Infrastructure

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe interviews Maryland Gov. Wes Moore about the cleanup and reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Cleanup Efforts

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan is still dealing with the aftermath of the 2011 disaster, with efforts underway to remove damaged fuel debris. The process includes extracting a sample of melted fuel from inside the reactor to better understand how to clean it up. Challenges remain in terms of technology, data, and planning for the clean-up process.

Tumbleweed Invasion in Suburban Salt Lake City

Tumbleweeds blanket homes and streets in suburban Salt Lake City due to heavy winds, causing inconvenience but no harm. Occurrences are due to seasonal weather, death cycle of plants, and strong gusts. Tumbleweeds native to Russia introduced to U.S. as contaminants. Cleanup efforts underway.

Weed Invasion in South Jordan

Strong winds blew thousands of weeds into South Jordan, forming piles as high as 10 feet. Residents had to break down the weed piles before city workers arrived with garbage trucks.