Dumps

Utah Approved as Temporary Nuclear Dumping Ground

The state of Utah and the Department of Energy have come to an agreement that will allow depleted uranium storage within the state, at least temporarily. Additional reviews are needed before the state officially stores the nuclear waste permanently.
21 December 2009 - 6:00am
The Salt Lake Tribune

LA Cops Take Out the Trash

The city of Los Angeles forms a task force of prosecutors, police, and others to combat illegal disposal of trash all over town.
12 September 2008 - 11:00am
The Los Angeles Times

From Superfund To Super Fun

The City of Saco, Maine is turning land the federal government once labeled a toxic Superfund site into a hub for hiking, fishing, and recreation.
28 May 2008 - 1:00pm
Portland Press Herald

From Dump to Park in Cairo

Cairo's first new green space in more than 100 years has opened -- on top of a 500-year old garbage dump.
7 May 2008 - 9:00am
NPR
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