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Duarte Residents Protest EPA's Hazardous Waste Plan

2/2/2025

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Residents of Duarte, California, are rallying against the EPA's proposal to use Lario Park for hazardous waste processing following the recent Los Angeles wildfires. With fears of contamination looming, community members are calling for transparency and accountability, voicing deep concerns for their health and the environment despite the EPA's assurances of safety measures.

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Story summary

Residents of Duarte, California, are rallying against the EPA's proposal to use Lario Park for hazardous waste processing following the recent Los Angeles wildfires. With fears of contamination looming, community members are calling for transparency and accountability, voicing deep concerns for their health and the environment despite the EPA's assurances of safety measures.