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fromABC7 San Francisco
8 hours ago

Flaring at Valero Refinery due to mechanical issue with nitrogen plant

The Valero Refinery has reported flaring due to a mechanical issue with their nitrogen plant, leading to intermittent operation of flare stacks for several hours.
California
#radiation-monitoring
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#health-risks
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#climate-change
World news
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

Photos of the Week: Goat Grabbing, Flying Fox, Elephant Orphanage

Severe flooding in Kentucky highlights climate change vulnerability.
Chernobyl sees renewed concern after Russian drone attack.
Icebergs melting in Greenland signal alarm over climate change.
Mount Etna erupts, emphasizing the need for volcanic safety.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

Photos of the Week: Goat Grabbing, Flying Fox, Elephant Orphanage

Severe flooding in Kentucky highlights climate change vulnerability.
Chernobyl sees renewed concern after Russian drone attack.
Icebergs melting in Greenland signal alarm over climate change.
Mount Etna erupts, emphasizing the need for volcanic safety.
more#climate-change
#wildfires
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Treated Like Dirt: Uncovering the toxic soil lurking in L.A.'s burn zones

Government debris removal process post-wildfires may leave toxic contamination due to lack of soil testing, compromising residents' safety.
Los Angeles
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

How Badly Did the LA Wildfires Affect the Local Soil?

Wildfires in Los Angeles have exposed soil contamination, making rebuilding challenging for affected homeowners due to detected toxic heavy metals.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Treated Like Dirt: Uncovering the toxic soil lurking in L.A.'s burn zones

Government debris removal process post-wildfires may leave toxic contamination due to lack of soil testing, compromising residents' safety.
Los Angeles
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

How Badly Did the LA Wildfires Affect the Local Soil?

Wildfires in Los Angeles have exposed soil contamination, making rebuilding challenging for affected homeowners due to detected toxic heavy metals.
more#wildfires
#pfas
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Public health

Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed': A French region has banned tap water. Is it a warning for the rest of Europe?

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Public health

Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed': A French region has banned tap water. Is it a warning for the rest of Europe?

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#public-health
Health
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

In Nightmare News, Tampons Have Been Found To Contain Arsenic And Lead

Toxic metals found in menstrual products may pose health risks, including increased chances of dementia and infertility.
Los Angeles
fromwww.pasadenastarnews.com
5 months ago

Charred EV batteries from California wildfires spark concern about toxic waste contaminating drinking water

Concerns arise over toxic metals from crushed lithium-ion batteries contaminating groundwater in Los Angeles County.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump's EPA Proposes Repealing Some Limits on Mercury and Greenhouse Gas

EPA proposes to repeal regulations on power plants, claiming it will lower costs for families.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

RFK Jr. Posts Photos of Himself Swimming in Sewage-Contaminated Water

Kennedy received backlash for swimming in a creek contaminated with high bacteria levels, disregarding health risks.
Health
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

In Nightmare News, Tampons Have Been Found To Contain Arsenic And Lead

Toxic metals found in menstrual products may pose health risks, including increased chances of dementia and infertility.
Los Angeles
fromwww.pasadenastarnews.com
5 months ago

Charred EV batteries from California wildfires spark concern about toxic waste contaminating drinking water

Concerns arise over toxic metals from crushed lithium-ion batteries contaminating groundwater in Los Angeles County.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump's EPA Proposes Repealing Some Limits on Mercury and Greenhouse Gas

EPA proposes to repeal regulations on power plants, claiming it will lower costs for families.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

RFK Jr. Posts Photos of Himself Swimming in Sewage-Contaminated Water

Kennedy received backlash for swimming in a creek contaminated with high bacteria levels, disregarding health risks.
more#public-health
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Santa Clara Co. uses AI sensors to help detect fires early before major destruction

Santa Clara County is deploying AI fire sensors to improve early wildfire detection and prevent large fires from spreading.
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How the EPA evaluates pesticide safety

The EPA faces mounting pressure to expedite pesticide reviews while ensuring safety standards are met.
Health and environmental advocates emphasize the importance of rigorous safety evaluations amid industry demands.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

New Greenpoint School Aims to Relieve Classroom Crowding

Greenpoint is receiving a new elementary school after 125 years, despite concerns regarding its proximity to a Superfund site.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano on yellow alert eruption watch as scientists provide update

The likelihood of an eruption of Mount Spurr has decreased slightly due to fewer signs of unrest, but it remains at yellow alert because of abnormal activity.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Lithium-ion battery waste fires are increasing, and vapes are a big part of it

"In 2024, Fire Rover recorded 2,910 incidents of fires, a 60 percent increase from the 1,809 incidents in 2023, highlighting a troubling trend."
Environment
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Judge jails recycling plant owners accused of exposing Watts students to toxic waste

The owners of a recycling plant in South L.A. face jail time for exposing students to toxic waste and violating a court order.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Looks like the wind turbine that spread debris last summer just got struck by lightning

Lightning struck a previously damaged wind turbine blade in Massachusetts, causing no new debris or navigational hazards.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

A powder keg: Lawsuit claims Texas company knowingly built dangerous battery plant at Moss Landing, leading to major toxic fire

Vistra's negligence in safety led to a devastating battery fire at Moss Landing, prompting multiple lawsuits.
The company's rushed construction and improper battery storage practices raised significant safety concerns.
US news
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Trump national parks cuts put America's largest reservoir in danger

Lake Mead is vital for Nevada's economy and water supply, facing ecological challenges and personnel upheaval under administration changes.
Health
fromFuturism
4 months ago

This New Paper About Eating Out of Plastic Containers Is a Bit Terrifying

Plastic takeout containers may increase the risk of heart disease according to recent research.
Health
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Eating from plastic containers may increase risk of heart disease, study shows

Eating from plastic containers poses significant risks to heart health, according to new research.
Miscellaneous
fromsilive
7 months ago

500 drones over Central Park? Here's why.

New Year's Eve drone light shows in Central Park and Prospect Park replace traditional fireworks due to drought conditions.
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