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fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Top NYC engineer's welding may have sparked methane on sewage boat, killing him in blast

The incident was linked to 'hot work aboard a dock boat,' as stated by the US Coast Guard, indicating potential hazards from welding activities.
NYC politics
fromNature
2 weeks ago

The Age of Reason

"Just 90 seconds spent standing on the surface of the planet you were born on and your life span will decrease by about 30 years, give or take."
Parenting
Barcelona
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Toxic chlorine cloud near Barcelona confines more than 160,000 indoors

A fire near Barcelona has led to a toxic chlorine cloud, forcing over 160,000 residents to remain indoors for safety.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Common household plastics linked to thousands of global deaths from heart disease, study finds

Phthalates may have contributed to over 10% of global heart disease mortality in adults aged 55-64 in 2018.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Rainham volcano: a waste dump is constantly on fire in east London. Why will no one stop it?

William Knowlden suffered severe burns in Arnolds Field, leading to investigations into the site and its potential environmental hazards.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

What are sinkholes, how are they formed and why did one appear in a Surrey street?

Urgent evacuations in Godstone illustrate serious dangers posed by sinkholes, especially in urban settings.
Sinkholes form due to natural and human-induced factors, and certain areas are particularly prone to their occurrence.
OMG science
fromFast Company
4 months ago

L.A. wildfires may have contaminated drinking water systems. Here's what to know

Wildfires can severely compromise community drinking water systems and make it unsafe for residents.
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