Podcasts about environmental cleanup

Taxpayers will be stuck paying for the cleanup of the Eagle mine disaster.Lori Wilson reads The Spectacular Fall of Victoria Gold, Once the Darling of Yukon Mining About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

Developer plans townhouses, apartments along creek in Beacon A cleanup 17 years in the making is finally scheduled to begin by next month at the Beacon Terminal, as the site's new owner plans to convert the long-derelict buildings along Fishkill Creek into housing. The work is expected to begin sometime between Nov. 28 and Dec. 5 and last approximately three months at the 11-acre property, which is located at 555 South Ave., next to the parking lot for Madam Brett Park, and has been vacant since 1995. The cleanup, which involves the removal of 3,740 cubic yards of contaminated soil, is being done as part of the state Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Brownfield program, in which developers receive tax breaks for cleaning up contaminated parcels, usually former factories. The site's current owner, Rodney Weber, is also the developer of Edgewater, a 246-unit, seven-building apartment complex near Tompkins Avenue that broke ground last year. The DEC said that Beacon Terminal will be "redeveloped by constructing new buildings and renovating some existing buildings to construct townhouses, duplex and triplex units." Weber declined to specify when the project might be coming before the Beacon Planning Board for review, but new construction is prohibited until the DEC determines that the cleanup is successful. Both Weber and the DEC said that remediation is not expected to impede access to Madam Brett Park. Originally built in 1879, Beacon Terminal served as the site of the Tioronda Hat Works Factory as well as the New York Rubber Co. and a factory for Tuck Tape. In 1974, volunteers working with Clearwater identified at least 27 illegal discharges from the Tuck Tape factory into Fishkill Creek. The company's vice president at the time asserted that despite the color and odor of the discharges, the factory was actually making the water cleaner. Previous testing of soil at the site revealed elevated concentrations of toluene, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Recent groundwater testing did not turn up any significant contamination. Although the DEC says the site does not currently pose threats to human health or the environment, that would change if the site were to become residential. The excavated soil will be disposed of "at an appropriately permitted facility equipped to receive the material," according to the DEC. They declined to provide further specifics as to where that facility might be. "Therefore, the contamination present at the site will be cleaned up by the applicant with DEC oversight to ensure it meets the protective standards in place for the proposed residential redevelopment of this former industrial property," said an agency representative. The DEC first moved to develop a cleanup plan in 2006 with the site's previous owner, Beacon Terminal Associates. After years of testing and development, the plan was completed in 2014. The site's owner, however, submitted a work plan to perform additional fieldwork before eventually choosing to implement the original cleanup plan. Beacon Terminal Associates then sold the site to Weber in 2016. A fire in early 2017 damaged the site even further; the cause of the blaze has never been determined.

Environmental cleanup at Department of Energy sites is a family affair. Each day, mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, uncles and nephews show up together to perform the hazardous tasks and myriad support services necessary to carry out one of the world's largest environmental cleanup missions. In this week's episode of the Gone Fission Nuclear Report podcast, we introduce you to some of these families and learn what it's like to work together in this challenging setting. Visit the Gone Fission Nuclear Report channel on youtube.com for a videocast of episodes since November 7, 2022.

In this week's episode, host Daniel Raimi talks with Elaine Hill, an associate professor at the University of Rochester, about a recent study that examines the effects of hazardous-waste cleanup on local communities. Hill discusses whether a particular federal cleanup program—the Corrective Action Program established under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act—benefits the residents it intends to help, or if it instead may lead to higher housing prices that could push lower-income residents out of their communities. References and recommendations: “Who Benefits from Hazardous Waste Cleanups? Evidence from the Housing Market” by Alecia W. Cassidy, Elaine L. Hill, and Lala Ma; https://www.nber.org/papers/w30661 “Moving Beyond Cleanup: Idnetifying the Crucibles of Environmental Gentrification” by H. Spencer Banzhaf and Eleanor McCormick; https://www.epa.gov/environmental-economics/working-paper-moving-beyond-cleanup-identifying-crucibles-environmental “The Economics of Environmental Justice, with Samuel Stolper and Catherine Hausman” on Resources Radio; https://www.resources.org/resources-radio/economics-environmental-justice-samuel-stolper-and-catherine-hausman/ “Inequality, Information Failures, and Air Pollution” by Catherine Hausman and Samuel Stolper; https://www.nber.org/papers/w26682 “Sorting over flood risk and implications for policy reform” by Laura A. Bakkensen and Lala Ma; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0095069620300851 “Scene On Radio” podcast, Season 5, The Repair series; https://www.sceneonradio.org/the-repair/

Community involvement is a central element in the success of the Department of Energy's environmental cleanup program. Local community leaders, elected officials and the public at-large are encouraged to take a seat at the table to provide input and participate in discussions about cleanup priorities. The Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) in Washington, DC, is the designated organization for advocacy and support for communities around DOE sites. In this episode of the Gone Fission Nuclear Report, we talk with ECA Executive Director Seth Kirshenberg about a new Community Guide to Environmental Cleanup. This interactive guide is designed to help communities and other interested parties in developing an effective and collaborative approach in working with DOE toward accomplishment of mutual cleanup goals at DOE sites. Visit the Gone Fission Nuclear Report channel on youtube.com for a videocast of episodes since November 7, 2022.

June 13, 2022 - State regulators are in the process of updating the rules and regulations governing the cleanup of contaminated sites and how they can be used in the future, so we discusses the proposed changes with Dereth Glance of the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

On this episode of DTW, Brian sits down with Doug Bishop from Adventures With Purpose to discuss the fantastic movement he is apart of and how he became involved with it. Adventures With Purpose was initially created by Doug's Friend and Business Partner Jared Leisek as an Environmental Cleanup effort but has since transitioned itself into a Search and Recovery team for missing individuals around the country. Since 2019, they have successfully solved 26 Cold Cases and removed over 100 Vehicles from the water. As a result of their success they have been able to amass an incredible following. They are quickly approaching 2 million YouTube subscribers and have many more followers across other platforms. It was great getting a chance to talk with Doug about all of the great work that is being done through AWP and getting to see what is next in store for them. If you have a chance, go check out this episode, it was a really special one to record.

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That's right, Nik's new Clean Lands Project is using NFTs as a vehicle to promote a cleaner environment. If you're new to crypto, this episode is 100% for you, especially if you're looking at blockchain technology as more than just an investment strategy. Nik does an excellent job providing the foundation to understand different blockchain technologies out there, how they work, and some of the possibilities that come with this technology. Nik launches the first round of NFTs soon, and you can learn more about his project at https://www.thecleanlandsproject.com/ Connect with Nik on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nik-schmidt/ Instagram @thecleanlandsproject Matt and Chris want to hear from you, so leave a message for us at www.podinbox.com/cheineon. Follow us on Instagram @cheine_on This episode is brought to you by Cheine Productions. If you like what you hear and want to have a podcast produced for you, visit www.cheineproductions.com to learn more. We offer podcast production and more in Bonita Springs, FL. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-heine2/message

Welcome to the first episode of Wave Makers! Tamara here, and I'm kicking off with a conversation with Jim Mullen of Earthwise Sorbents. Former professional surfer and musician turned environmental cleanup warrior, the CEO of Arctic Foam talks about the challenges of dropping in on a billion-dollar industry. Sorbents are used to clean up oil and chemical spills in a wide range of industries. You see them all the time even if you don't realize it (Think: paper towels). Most of the effective available sorbents are made from virgin polyurethane and polypropylene materials. Many alternative products do not perform up to necessary industry standards and ultimately cost more in disposal fees. Earthwise Sorbents out of San Diego, California, has developed an array of highly effective sorbent products made from RECYCLED and REPURPOSED foam and fabric materials. Jim tells me how excited he is that Earthwise products have been tested compared to standard products and demonstrate equivalent or better absorbency! We dive into the happy accident, the motivation that led him to start this company, and the teamwork driving it forward. We also discuss some of the chop startups face as far as funding and credibility as they strive to make impactful change. Thanks for tuning in to Wave Makers on ASPN and I hope you enjoy Episode 1!

An environmental cleanup began the first week of November at the abandoned Poland Mine and Eugene Mine within the Bradshaw Mountains in Yavapai County, Arizona. The Eugene Mine is located entirely on public land within the Bradshaw Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest while a portion of the Poland Mine is situated on privately owned land. Both mines are near the town of Poland Junction and the residential area of Breezy Pines. Access to both mines is via west on the Poland Road at the junction with Highway 69, between Mayer, Arizona, and Interstate 17. Past mining activities left... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/environmental-cleanup-taking-place-at-abandoned-mines-in-prescott-national-forest/

After rounds of engineering, a NASA team developed a successful extraction system that can help eliminate PCB contamination.

Pat welcomed Mark Olalde, a journalist who covers the environment for The Desert Sun.  He has previously reported on extractive industries, agriculture and water in several countries for the Center for Public Integrity, High Country News, The Arizona Republic and others. He also writes the Climate Point newsletter. https://www.desertsun.com/in-depth/news/environment/2021/06/25/oil-bankruptcies-leave-environment-cleanup-california-taxpayers/4977647001/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This environmentally safe treatment actually travels into the ground, comes into contact with contaminants, and pulls the contaminant inside an oil bubble.

HEPACO is an industry leader in environmental cleanup. In this episode, HEPACO's Detroit branch manager, Bill Welsh, discusses the new normal created by COVID-19, workplace safety and cleanliness, and cleanup efforts underway at the city's Riverside Park. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

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HEPACO is an industry leader in environmental cleanup. In this episode, HEPACO’s Detroit branch manager, Bill Welsh, discusses the new normal created by COVID-19, workplace safety and cleanliness, and cleanup efforts underway at the city’s Riverside Park. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

We are about to get dirty, as we discuss vultures, beetles, and the fungus among us. If evolution is true, how did it conveniently "arrange" and "evolve" so many different organisms and reaatures meeded to break down all the waste on the Earth?

See the full story with pictures at: https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/company/global-topics/2019/20190601_vol110.html In June 2019, Japan hosted its first G20 summit in Osaka, with a focus on the international issue of plastic waste pollution in the oceans. There, the "Osaka Blue Ocean Vision" plan was agreed upon, which aims to reduce ocean waste to zero by 2050. In the run-up to the summit, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment and the Nippon Foundation began a nationwide cleanup campaign named "Zero Ocean Refuse Week” which ran from May 30 to June 8, and in which Otsuka group employees played an active role. The Otsuka Pharmaceutical Environmental Club, a volunteer group of Otsuka employees, collaborated with the local council to carry out cleaning activities at Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, the location where the Otsuka company was founded. Around 150 people gathered, including employees from 15 group companies and family members, farexceeding the number that participated in previous years. Together they collected 300 bags of garbage, weighing a total of approximately 1.5 tons. Materials and posters relating to the problem of the circulation of discarded plastic waste were displayed at the venue to turnit into a hub for learning about the environment. One employee commented, "I usually only pay attention to large refuse, but if you look carefully there is a lot of small plastic waste reaching the ocean too. My awareness of ocean plastic has changed a lot." A ten-year-old child of an Otsuka employee said, "There were so many types of rubbish on the beach, and it felt great to help make it clean again!" A teenage participant commented, "There’s not so much I can do by myself, but I want to do my best to help, so I hope I can participate in an event like this again." Additionally, many employees participated in the coastal cleanup event held by the Japan Soft Drink Association, of which Otsuka Pharmaceutical is a partner. Approximately 130 people from soft drink manufacturing companies, including executives from their headquarters took part. Otsuka Pharmaceutical will continue to work on integrating environmental management into its business practices in order to help realize a sustainable future for all.

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION!  Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses!  I will preface this by letting you all know this week I am coming to you from the car! So if the podcast sound quality is different, and probably even cuts out a couple times, just know that I was in my car recording and, well, shit happens when you’re not in your usual “comfortable” space!! This week’s podcast is also a bit shorter with the traveling! But hey – I haven’t missed a week in 181 weeks, why allow a little move across the country stop me now! BIG CHANGES are happening! Yes, after the last few weeks of chaos with purging, packing and moving, I’m finally on “the other side!” And recalling last week’s podcast about cleaning up the who/what in your environment, it’s time for a new adventure! I shared that I had to remove someone from my environment as well. Think about it as a Spring cleaning! What do you truly need to hold onto and what [or who] no longer serves you. Thank it. Bless it and release it! Listen in this week as I talk more about your personal “ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP”. And then, your next BIG ADVENTURE! If you’re bogged down, you don’t have the space to allow for new do you? Again, thinking about when you open the windows, move things around, throw things away, and think about the new possibilities. I do quarterly goal check-ups with clients, so why not ENVIRONMENTAL check-ups as well?! Also, I will have some other NEW ventures to go along with my new ADVENTURE, so please click here to subscribe to my youtube channel as I’ll be adding in some LIVE streaming, and a new channel called B!tch, Please!, as well a 6-Week to Success group coaching program via Zoom! [Email me for info] Shewy, lots of changes, lots of fun things! Again, listen in this week, make those changes and then post in comments or email me to tell me what’s your next BIG ADVENTURE? Have a great week full of change and see what new adventure comes along! Cheers! Sandi

New Yorker Journalist Chalres Bethea and Water Keeper Alliance senior advisor Rick Dove talk about the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the impact on local communities from the CAFO flooding and how citizens cope with living in the nations capital for hogs, chickens, coal ash and chemicals. Part 1 of 2 discussions on the impact of Hurricane Florence. What Doesn't Kill You is powered by Simplecast.

New Yorker Journalist Chalres Bethea and Water Keeper Alliance senior advisor Rick Dove talk about the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the impact on local communities from the CAFO flooding and how citizens cope with living in the nations capital for hogs, chickens, coal ash and chemicals. Part 1 of 2 discussions on the impact of Hurricane Florence. What Doesn't Kill You is powered by Simplecast.

While not a household word, the National Nuclear Security Administration has some crucial missions. It maintains the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile, deals with environmental cleanup and implements non - proliferation programs. It has challenges in all three areas and then some. David Trimble, director of natural resources and environment issues at the Government Accountability Office, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin on Federal News Radio to explain the agency's challenges.

Joining us today is Richard Sundance Owen, founder and executive director of the Environmental Cleanup Coalition. Today we’re talking about how Plastic Pollution is affecting our oceans, food chain and the health of marine animals, as well as our own.    Did you know “An estimated 14 billion pounds of trash is dumped in the world’s oceans every year. And worst of all most of it is plastic.”   What a horrific amount of trash. Today, let’s discover how the Environmental Cleanup Coalition’s helping to reduce this and what we as everyday people can do to help make a difference.

Terry Hazen discusses when it’s best to resort to engineered bioremediation of contaminated sites, and when it’s best to rely on natural attenuation. Recent advances have greatly broadened the potential applications for bioremediation. At the same time, scientists’ knowledge of biogeochemical processes has advanced and they can better gauge how quickly and completely contaminants can be degraded without human intervention. Series: "Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory " [Science] [Show ID: 13004]

Terry Hazen discusses when it’s best to resort to engineered bioremediation of contaminated sites, and when it’s best to rely on natural attenuation. Recent advances have greatly broadened the potential applications for bioremediation. At the same time, scientists’ knowledge of biogeochemical processes has advanced and they can better gauge how quickly and completely contaminants can be degraded without human intervention. Series: "Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory " [Science] [Show ID: 13004]