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Hundreds of Hazardous Waste Facilities May Face Risks from Climate Change

Thursday, November 14, 2024
Hundreds of Hazardous Waste Facilities May Face Risks from Climate Change

Hundreds of Hazardous Waste Facilities May Face Risks from Climate Change

There are more than a thousand facilities across the U.S. that treat, store, or dispose of various types of hazardous waste. Some of these facilities are located in areas increasingly prone to flooding, extreme weather events, or wildfires. What's being done to protect them from these climate-related threats? We find out more from GAO's Alfredo Gomez.