#environmental cleanup

[reportsofagrandfuture]

These guys get it

[allthecanadianpolitics]

Alberta's auditor general says $125 million of federal funding earmarked for the cleanup of inactive oil and gas wells in the province went unspent and remains in limbo. The finding is among several concerns about environmental regulation and management flagged by Auditor General Doug Wylie in a 228-page report released Thursday. The auditor general's team said that last they heard, the province and the federal government had yet to agree on whether Alberta could give the remaining money to another agency to clean up more environmental liabilities.

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[malbecmusings]

We really forgot the whole don't shit in your own nest thing, didn't we? 😡

[scudmcphuck]

Prius Behavior (2023) Edited traditional art after scan and edited photo of EPA cleanup site in New Jersey in the negative space.

[shadesofmauve]

Fist bump to @chaudskis from someone else working in cleanup.

People ARE cleaning this shit up! Lots of people. It's long and slow and maybe more exciting to say no one's doing anything. And there are all sorts of contaminated sites where no one is doing anything yet, because there are bigger fish to fry.

Using it to make paints is a neat way to bring attention to cleanup work! Gamblin isn't cleaning up, though; it's using a byproduct.

The other thing to remember is that the dose makes the poison. Some things are hella toxic in very small quantities. Iron oxides aren't. They're a problem because you've got a shit-ton dissolved in highly acidic water; the pH causes problems, the oxides settling out can smother stuff because there's just so much, and other more dangerous metals can be in there too — but iron oxides on their own make a very safe art supply. The world's oldest, in fact — the ochres!

If you're into oils, you can buy the paints and not worry. About half my oil paints are Gamblin; they make nice stuff! Given that these are earth colors, I'd expect them to behave like ochres/umbers in oils; they'll dry more quickly than the brighter artificial colors. For safety, thin with Gamsol/high-quality-oderless-mineral-spirits, but rinse between colors with walnut oil instead of solvent. I switched to this last time I oil painted and it worked great. If you use these colors the sludge on the bottom doesn't have to be treated as toxic, but a whole lot of other colors do (the danger colors are beautiful).

So what this paint company does is take iron pollution from abandoned mines that are polluting soils and rivers and makes iron based red pigment paints out of it.

Basically they realized hey no one's cleaning this shit up, it's polluting the streams, killing all the fish, making the water undrinkable and there's a huge market for it so why not make money by cleaning it the fuck up?

They remove this stuff by the industrial bucket load from the rivers. The idea is if it's in a painting, if it's in your home, it's not poisoning wildlife.

anyway its cool as shit, please support tf out of these people https://gamblinstore.com/reclaimed-earth-colors-set/

[contractorpass]

Transforming the World through Environmental Cleanup

EcoCare is an innovative environmental cleanup service committed to restoring and preserving the natural beauty of our planet. We understand the pressing need to combat pollution, protect ecosystems, and create a sustainable future for generations to come.

[delta-remediation]

Effective Bioremediation Techniques: A Sustainable Solution for Environmental Cleanup

Bioremediation is a sustainable and cost-effective solution to environmental pollution, using living organisms such as bacteria and fungi to degrade pollutants into harmless compounds. There are various bioremediation techniques, including in situ (at the site of pollution) and ex situ (removing contaminants to treat elsewhere). Other methods include bioventing, biosparging, and use of bioreactors to promote the natural degradation of pollutants.

These techniques can handle a wide array of pollution types including petroleum, heavy metal, pesticide contamination, industrial waste, and landfill leachate. Benefits of bioremediation include its sustainability, cost-effectiveness, versatility, and non-invasiveness.

One company leading the way in bioremediation is Delta Remediation, based in Alberta, Canada. They specialize in applying these techniques to sites polluted with hydrocarbons, pesticides, and industrial waste, and have expanded their operations to Nigeria and Kenya.

Bioremediation thus offers a promising method for environmental cleanup, being both eco-friendly and adaptable to diverse environments. Companies like Delta Remediation are pioneering in this sector, making significant contributions to environmental health.

[tarantula-hawk-wasp]

have long realized that my number one priority for a job is to not have homework. i cannot do the homework lifestyle. i need the 9-5 and when it is 5 i dont think about work until the next day type experience

[angelfrommontgomery]

One thing I have learned in this phd program is that somehow everything is the d*fense industry. Have u ever asked urself why we know so much about craters on the moon. I hadn’t. U will not like the answer

[dpskampteeroad]

International Plastic Bag Free Day | Plastics give a helping hand, but they are polluting our land!

This day symbolizes the significance of taking small steps in refusing plastic bags, which can contribute to monumental leaps for our beautiful, clean, and green environment. By choosing reusable alternatives and raising awareness about the harmful effects of plastic bags, we empower ourselves to make a positive impact.

International Plastic Bag Free Day

DPS Kamptee Road Nagpur 

[themanlyarts]

Heroic.

[delicatelysublimeforester]

Gratitude for Community Spirit

Gratitude for Community Spirit: A Collective Effort to Keep Our Trails Clear and Accessible Snow Clearing at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, Saskatoon, SK In the heart of winter, when snow blankets the ground and the trails are buried under a thick layer of ice and snow, it’s easy to forget the hard work that goes into maintaining our outdoor spaces. But thanks to the tireless…

[unseeliej]

Park Cleanup!

There are a lot of small, local waterways in this area. Creeks feed into streams, streams into rivers, rivers into the sea, like a vast circulatory system. All of the trash that ends up in parks and little groves around these creeks doesn’t just stay locally, it eventually moves along, causing more damage as it goes. That’s why it’s so important not to litter in the first place. But, since people…

[gpstudios]

Title: World Rivers Day: Celebrating and Protecting Our Vital Waterways

Celebrate World Rivers Day on September 22 by engaging in activities that protect and appreciate our vital waterways. Join cleanup efforts, support conservation organizations, and advocate for river protection.

Introduction World Rivers Day, observed annually on September 22, highlights the importance of rivers and their role in sustaining ecosystems, communities, and economies. This day aims to raise awareness about the challenges facing our rivers and encourage actions to protect and preserve these vital waterways. Join in the celebration by learning about local rivers, participating in cleanup…