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Trees vs Toxic Soil in Schools
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 86
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Summary
Pasadena schools face a tree-cutting crisis as 193 mature trees are slated for removal to tackle soil contamination from the Eaton Fire — a move sparking fierce backlash from residents and arborists who see it as an environmental disaster. While officials say it’s the fastest, safest path to clean toxic metals like lead and reopen campuses, protesters are climbing trees and demanding alternatives like phytoremediation — a slower but tree-saving solution. With students returning soon and city council weighing in, the district is caught between urgency and ecological responsibility. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0cfbf1db2fcd9738