hazardous
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The environmental organizations say the new final regulations open the door to what is known as “chemical recycling,” which produces large amounts of hazardous waste.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
The Environment Agency, which is responsible for dealing with the largest and most hazardous waste dumps, said it dealt with 98 incidents last year.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Opponents have told the government it would be a breach of a 1998 convention signed by Australia to ship hazardous waste to a Pacific island country.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
London Fire Brigade's fire investigation dogs and London Ambulance Service's hazardous area response team were also at the scene.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
The theory is that work inside a space suit is not hazardous, because you are wearing a space suit.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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