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EPA Warns 100 Superfund Sites at Risk from Climate Threats

3/31/2026

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Story summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's internal watchdog found about 100 Superfund sites vulnerable to flooding and wildfires, risking the health of millions.
49 sites face sea-level rise and storm surges, while 47 are at risk from inland flooding.
Cleanup plans often neglect to address climate-related risks.
Experts emphasize the need for proactive measures to mitigate these threats.
The findings echo prior investigations linking climate change to vulnerability at Superfund sites.

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Story summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's internal watchdog found about 100 Superfund sites vulnerable to flooding and wildfires, risking the health of millions.
49 sites face sea-level rise and storm surges, while 47 are at risk from inland flooding.
Cleanup plans often neglect to address climate-related risks.
Experts emphasize the need for proactive measures to mitigate these threats.
The findings echo prior investigations linking climate change to vulnerability at Superfund sites.