hazard monitor Articles
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The Alberta Swan Hills Special Waste Treatment Centre expansion: environmental concerns
This article examines the establishment and recent expansion of the high technology special Waste Management Treatment Centre at Swan Hills, Alberta. The focus is on a number of deficiencies in the expansion application and potential negative environmental impacts that may have been inadequately assessed by the review process then existing. These concerns include weaknesses in site geology, ...
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Management of Hazardous Wastes
' Management of hazardous waste is a growing concern in many countries. The long-term impacts and costs of improper disposal can be very high and the emphasis must be on prevention. A comprehensive management system should include (i) policies, institutions and effective regulations and (ii) adequate and acceptable disposal facilities (either public or private). This note outlines the key ...
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What is Environmental Remediation?
Environmental remediation is cleaning up hazardous substances by removing, treating, and containing pollution or contaminants from environmental media like soil, groundwater, and sediment. This process is crucial for protecting the environment and public health by reducing the presence of harmful substances[1][2][3]. Remediation can involve various methods categorized as ex-situ (excavation and ...
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