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Superfund Sites Facing Climate Hazards

Coverage from The Current, Houston Public Media, and others

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EPA oversight and reporting show that many Superfund toxic waste sites remain exposed to flooding, storm surge, and wildfire, while cleanup plans often fail to fully account for climate-amplified hazards.

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The Current / Susan Catron
Brunswick Superfund Site Threatened By Climate-Fueled Flooding
12/2/2020 • Climate Science & Impacts • General
Houston Public Media / Adam Zuvanich
EPA Watchdog Flags Flood And Wildfire Risks At Superfund Sites
3/31/2026 • Adaptation & Resilience • General
AP News
EPA Watchdog Flags Flood And Wildfire Risks At Superfund Sites
3/29/2026 • Adaptation & Resilience • General
Mother Jones / Emily Jones
Georgia Researchers To Study Flood Risks At Toxic Superfund Sites
7/24/2026 • Climate Science & Impacts • General
Houston Public Media
EPA Watchdog Flags Flood And Wildfire Risks At Superfund Sites
3/31/2026 • Adaptation & Resilience • General