Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg finally visited East Palestine, Ohio, Thursday for the first time since a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed earlier this … Calls Grow for New Laws on Rail SafetyRead more
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Rising Chemical Pollution Crosses Crucial ‘Planetary Boundary’
The level of chemical pollution on Earth has crossed a “planetary boundary” and now threatens global ecosystems that support all life, according to a new … Rising Chemical Pollution Crosses Crucial ‘Planetary Boundary’Read more
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Philadelphia water ‘safe to drink and use’
Residents in Philadelphia can safely drink the water following a nearby chemical spill, the city’s water department said Tuesday evening. The Philadelphia Department of Water … Philadelphia water ‘safe to drink and use’Read more
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Toxic Train Crash Shows Plastics Industry Toll on Planet
Five weeks after the Norfolk Southern train disaster in the small town of East Palestine, Ohio, the company’s CEO Alan Shaw was grilled on Capitol … Toxic Train Crash Shows Plastics Industry Toll on PlanetRead more
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Societal cost of ‘forever chemicals’ about $17.5tn across global economy
The societal cost of using toxic PFAS or “forever chemicals” across the global economy totals about $17.5tn annually, a new analysis of the use of … Societal cost of ‘forever chemicals’ about $17.5tn across global economyRead more
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Tear Gas – A Chemical Weapon
https://mf.b37mrtl.ru/files/2018.12/5c038190dda4c877458b4588.mp4 Anna Feigenbaum On Contact
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Harvey triggered the release of more than a million pounds of toxic pollutants
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the number of chemical plants, refineries, and other industrial facilities. So when one of the worst storms in American … Harvey triggered the release of more than a million pounds of toxic pollutantsRead more
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Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ costs US billions in health costs
Daily exposure to a class of chemicals used in the production of many household items may lead to cancer, thyroid disease, and childhood obesity, a … Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ costs US billions in health costsRead more
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PFAS, explained
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How the chemicals industry’s pollution slipped under the radar
It’s one of the biggest industries in the world, consumes more than 10% of fossil fuels produced globally and emits an estimated 3.3 gigatons of … How the chemicals industry’s pollution slipped under the radarRead more