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Toxic Gas Leak At Honeywell Prompts Probe
2015-08-06 21:26:00| Chemical Processing
Inspectors are examining a Honeywell plant in Metropolis, Ill.
Toxic Floods From Coal Mines and Power Plants Hit Vietnams Ha Long Bay World Heritage Site
2015-08-01 03:30:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: Ongoing downpours in northeastern Vietnam have resulted in toxic spills and flooding from multiple coal mine and power plant sites in the province surrounding the Ha Long Bay World Heritage Site. The likelihood of both immediate and ongoing health and environmental hazards for locals and the rare environment are clearly increasing by the hour and the scale of this event cannot be understated, said Donna Lisenby, Clean and Safe Energy campaign manager for Waterkeeper Alliance. The events of...
Health advisory not expanded for toxic algae in Willamette River
2015-07-17 18:23:40| Waste Management - Topix.net
Health officials have decided not to expand a health advisory over a toxic blue green algae in the Ross Island lagoon. The State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality first tested the water in the Ross Island Lagoon last week and confirmed toxic algae was present.
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Toxic Algae Expected at Lake Erie, Potentially Worst Ever
2015-07-17 07:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Nature World: Summer is upon us, and that means one frightening truth for those living around the Great Lakes; soon, their water will start turning disturbing greens, browns, and reds. Soon, signs will start appearing at your favorite watering holes that advise against swimming. And for Lake Erie, the worst harmful algae bloom (HAB) ever measured might be right around the corner. So what exactly is a HAB? Every summer freshwater cyanobacteria (aka: blue-green algae), and related saltwater "Red Tides" approach...
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Heavier rains mean more toxic blooms for Lake Erie
2015-07-16 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Climate Central: Come September, Lake Erie might face a toxic algae bloom that could rival the record-setting spread of scum that happened in 2011. And such blooms could become more common as the warming climate fuels more downpours that wash bloom-fueling fertilizers into the lake. The forecasts for a severe bloom this year, made in early July by scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and regional partners, was based on the considerable rains that fell in June and washed a large load...
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