LAist

Researchers call for more comprehensive soil testing after LA fires. But who should do it?

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Los Angeles Times

Pressure is mounting for soil testing post-fire cleanup. The Newsom administration is downplaying the concerns

Elected officials in California are calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Newsom administration to pay for soil testing on properties destroyed in the Eaton and Palisades ...
extension.purdue.edu

Soil Testing Labs

To grow good plants, you need good soil. The only way to tell what your soil really needs is to take a soil test. Applying too much fertilizer could be detrimental to your plants. You could waste ...
The New York Times

If You’re Questioning the State of Your Soil, Here’s How to Test It

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Colleen Hagerty Colleen ...
Los Angeles Times

Communities are rebuilding after L.A. fires despite lack of soil testing for toxic substances

In Altadena and the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of L.A., reconstruction has begun despite the fact that the soil on affected properties has not been tested for toxic substances. The Federal ...
The New York Times

After the L.A. Wildfires, a Lingering Anxiety: What Is in the Soil?

Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents are testing fire-affected properties themselves. By Livia Albeck-Ripka and ...