Federal wildfire debris crews sent asbestos waste to the wrong landfills without proper safety reviews

Federal wildfire debris crews sent asbestos waste to the wrong landfills without proper safety reviews

Federal contractors working on wildfire cleanup in Southern California dumped asbestos-contaminated debris at landfills not authorized for hazardous waste, raising concerns about worker exposure and public health risks.Tony Briscoe reports for Los Angeles Times.In short:Cleanup crews removed debris from six homes burned in the Eaton and Palisades wildfires and delivered it to local landfills before test results showed the presence of asbestos.La…

Province announced $20 million in new funding for wildfire recovery

The Provincial government says they will be providing $20 million in new funding to help initial recovery efforts due to this year’s wildfires. Justice Minister Tim McLeod announced the funding at a Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency update Monday afternoon. McLeod says the funding will be used for the initial phase of recovery including the development of recovery plans, quick community cleanup, and the safe removal of debris. The funding will a…