Owners of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Los Angeles announced the closure of the 52-year-old waste site due to a smoldering chemical reaction causing noxious odors in nearby neighborhoods. The landfill, which typically accepted 2 million tons of waste annually, faced pressure from regulators and will cease operations on New Year’s Day. Officials are now assessing the closure’s impact on waste management and ensuring no price gouging occurs during the transition to other landfills in Southern California.
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Black bear destroyed in Yellowstone after learning how to obtain human food
A food-conditioned black bear was euthanized at Yellowstone National Park on July 11 after it posed a threat to visitor safety by damaging property and accessing human food at a campsite. This incident marks the first lethal management action involving a black bear in five years, emphasizing the importance of adhering to bear safety measures to prevent such occurrences. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A black bear that learned to steal food from...
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