BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The government shutdown has suspended federal cleanups at Superfund sites around the nation and forced the cancellation of public hearings, deepening the mistrust and resentment of surrounding residents who feel people in power long ago abandoned them to live among the toxic residue of the country’s factories and mines.
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and KIM CHANDLER
Read more.
Getting and Using Help
There is a growing array of groups, agencies, and experts that offer their help to groups dealing with toxics and waste issues. Often this help
chejadmin
August 6, 2025