Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology are investigating the combined physical effects of heat, chemical reactions, and seismic activity on concrete lining structures used to dispose of ...

The U.S. Navy has begun to remove hazardous materials from several contaminated buildings slated for demolition at the former Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco, the department announced.

A primary objective of waste management today is to protect the public and the environment from potentially harmful effects of waste. Some waste materials are normally safe but can become hazardous if ...