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Science Matters Articles related to Land and Waste Management Research

Across the country, environmental chemicals and toxins contaminate thousands of sites, threatening public health, disrupting ecosystems, and limiting use of the land. EPA researchers are helping to rehabilitate such sites and once again make them safe, productive assets for local communities.