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Scientists Face Hazardous Waste Crisis Amid Contract Delays

4/11/2025

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The Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle is grappling with significant operational hurdles after losing essential services due to contract delays. Scientists now find themselves cleaning and managing hazardous waste, jeopardizing their safety and slowing vital research on endangered species. This predicament underscores the wider disruptions faced by federal workers during the Trump administration.

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Story summary

The Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle is grappling with significant operational hurdles after losing essential services due to contract delays. Scientists now find themselves cleaning and managing hazardous waste, jeopardizing their safety and slowing vital research on endangered species. This predicament underscores the wider disruptions faced by federal workers during the Trump administration.