Environmental Health

The California community of Patterson stopped efforts to address a drinking water contaminant not because it was no longer an issue but because the city couldn’t afford remediation. Now residents say needs to do more to address their growing concerns.

Residentes de un parque de casas móviles en Hughson enfrentan contaminación del agua con nitratos y uranio, sin acceso seguro ni soluciones inmediatas pese a advertencias estatales.

Data collected by the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District indicate that hydrogen sulfide is consistently detected in the air.

Although there is not yet enough data to document chronic exposure, readings taken in South County indicate cause for concern.

Many pier fishermen in Southern California still eat DDT-contaminated fish, while government efforts struggle to address the region's lingering toxic legacy.

Decades of toxic pollution in East Palo Alto’s Ravenswood district hinder redevelopment plans. Residents are pushing for full cleanup, fearing health risks, while city officials weigh economic gains.

The latest air quality report arrives as the Trump administration takes action to roll back air pollution policies.

A small town in the California foothills faces chronic water system failures, leaks, and contamination, with aging infrastructure, limited funds, and uncertain future threatening its community and fire safety.

Thousands lost their homes in the January 2025 Los Angeles fires, among the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in California History.
Losing one's home, belongings, and community, along with the threat to personal safety and the safety of loved ones, can have a major impact on survivors' mental health. Studies show higher rates of PTSD, depression, and anxiety, which can last for years.

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