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Soil Contamination

Wildfires can unlock toxic metals from soil: study

  • Dec 13, 2023

Officials investigating 2nd hazardous materials release in East Bay

  • Jul 12, 2023

Soil tests clear after Martinez Refinery chemical release

  • Jun 9, 2023

EXCLUSIVE: FBI to investigate Martinez Refinery chemical release

  • May 27, 2023

Harmful metal testing begins for Contra Costa Co. soil after exposure

  • May 5, 2023

Residents are advised against eating food grown near Martinez Refinery

  • Mar 8, 2023

East Palestine residents confront town leaders, Norfolk Southern

  • Mar 3, 2023

Soil, water from OH wreck taken to MI, TX without warning: officials

  • Feb 26, 2023

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Stanford study examines the lasting effects wildfires have on soil, posing new problems

  • Jun 4, 2024
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Wildfires can unlock toxic metals from soil: study

  • Dec 13, 2023
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Hazardous materials release from Martinez Refining Company being investigated; 2nd in 9 months

  • Jul 12, 2023
9:43

Crews monitoring petroleum coke release at Martinez refinery

  • Jul 11, 2023
2:43

Soil tests clear after Martinez Refinery chemical release, investigations still underway

  • Jun 9, 2023
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EXCLUSIVE: FBI to investigate Martinez Refinery chemical release

  • May 27, 2023
2:15

Are your veggies safe? Contra Costa Co. begins testing soil for harmful metals after exposure

  • May 5, 2023
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Whistleblowers speak out about toxic cover up at Hunter's Point Shipyard in SF

  • Feb 10, 2018

Latest Stories

More than 7 tons of contaminated soil, 1M gallons of water evacuated from Ohio train derailment site

Norfolk Southern repeatedly touted their financial commitment so far to the village, now at more than $5.6 million, they said, "with more to come."

  • Feb 21, 2023
KGO-TV

Radioactive object found near Hunters Point homes despite years of 'clean-up'

"With a baby on the way, it's really scary," said Lennar Homes resident Seray Ellington about the object that was found, a device known as a deck marker.

  • Sep 15, 2018
KGO-TV

EPA letter reveals Navy's downplay of radioactive soil in SF's Bayview

A letter the EPA sent to the U.S. Navy in December reveals the Navy far understated just how much radioactive soil needs to be cleaned up at the Hunters Point Shipyard.

  • Apr 13, 2018
KGO-TV

Neighbors outraged after toxic soil confirmed in SF's Bayview

Years of suspicion were confirmed for Bayview-Hunters Point residents who have been worried about radioactive soil in their neighborhood.

  • Feb 1, 2018
KGO-TV

PG&E assures Marina residents toxic soil cleanup is safe

Concerned residents of the Marina District are meeting with PG&E Wednesday -- the topic is an ongoing cleanup of potentially toxic chemicals buried underground.

  • May 4, 2017