Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents ...

It's been nearly two months since the Eaton and Palisades fires destroyed thousands of properties, and there are still major ...

To inform those living within and around the Palisades and Eaton Fire zones – a Los Angeles-based organization is leading the effort to sample the soil at more than a thousand properties.

Beachgoers should watch out for debris and pay extra attention to water quality following rains, according to public health ...

FEMA is doubling down on its decision to not test soil after cleanup of toxic wildfire ash and debris in Los Angeles County, despite public outrage.

Closed, because the Eaton fire wiped out more than 6,000 homes in Altadena. Because the park was damaged and is surrounded by ...

But it does seem to have gotten even more problem-prone in recent years, between Fleiss’ departure, allegations of ...

and can be added to soil to make it healthier. (Claire Palmer/CBC) Biochar is made through a process called pyrolysis. "Think of it as burnt toast," said Kathleen Draper, who sits on the board ...

To inform those living within and around the Palisades and Eaton Fire zones – a Los Angeles-based organization is leading the effort to sample the soil at more than a thousand properties.

Mound soil has higher moisture and lower sand content ... Pangolin burrows at the burned site. When pangolins dig up topsoil, they make nutrients more accessible to plants and help seeds germinate ...

All three homeowners worry their soil isn't safe, and they all want their ... even though her home burned down to the ground. The top 1 inch had 11 parts per million - or ppm - of lead.