The Harm
Decades of fires, leaks, spills, explosions, and improper waste management have left the SSFL’s soil and groundwater dangerously contaminated. The site is still impacting the environment, water sources, wildlife, and people living nearby.
wildlife & ecology
The SSFL is home to dozens of protected species who are at risk of harm from the site’s contamination that is known to toxic to plants and animals.
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wildlife and ecology
US Fish and Wildlife Report
Greenwashing
Boeing has attempted to “greenwash” the Santa Susana Field Lab to make it seem less dangerous than it is. The contamination is invisible, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe.