'Dead Zone' In Gulf Will Take Decades To Recover From Farm Pollution
"A new study says that even in the ‘unrealistic’ event of a total halt to the flow of agricultural chemicals the damage will persist for 30 years".
Source: Guardian, 03/26/2018
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"Pesticides: Trump EPA Illegally Delayed Applicator Rule — Judge"
"U.S. EPA acted illegally when it delayed new regulations on the certification and training of pesticide applicators, a federal judge ruled yesterday."
Source: E&E News PM, 03/23/2018
"Taxpayers To Foot Bill For Toxic Waste At River Refuge"
"TRENTON, Mich. — State taxpayers will be on the hook for the clean up of old barrels holding toxic chemicals as well as contaminated soil discovered along the Detroit River at the site of the former Chrysler Corp. Trenton Chemical Plant, officials say."
Source: Detroit News, 03/23/2018
"Dispersants Can Turn Oil Spills Into Toxic Mist, Research Shows"
"The dispersant chemicals used to clean up oil spills have the unintended effect of transforming crude oil into a toxic mist able to travel for miles and penetrate deep into human lungs, new research has found."
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune, 03/23/2018
"Hurricane Harvey's Toxic Impact Deeper Than Public Told"
"A toxic onslaught from the nation's petrochemical hub was largely overshadowed by the record-shattering deluge of Hurricane Harvey as residents and first responders struggled to save lives and property."
Source: Houston Chronicle/AP, 03/23/2018
"Kentucky’s Rural Water Disaster Could Get Worse Before It Gets Better"
"BarbiAnn Maynard tossed a thick stack of blue papers, years of her water bills, on the table. One side of each water bill showed what she owed. On the other side were notices of drinking water violations—high levels of carcinogenic chemicals—found in Martin County, Kentucky’s water supply. By the time she received them in the mail, the toxins had been in the water for months."
Source: Scalawag, 03/21/2018
Dirtying the Waters: Texas Ranks 1st in Violating Water Pollution Rules
"Texas has a dirty secret. Its industries are routinely violating environmental laws by dumping excess chemicals and human waste into its rivers and bays, often without consequence."
Source: Texas Observer, 03/19/2018
WHO Launches Study After Microplastics Found In 90% Of Bottled Water
"The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a review into the potential risks of plastic in drinking water after a new analysis of some of the world’s most popular bottled water brands found that more than 90% contained tiny pieces of plastic."
Source: Guardian, 03/15/2018
Enviros Show M-44 Documentary One Year After Idaho Teen Almost Dies
"The Pocatello teenager who experienced vomiting, headaches and couldn’t sleep for a month after triggering an M-44 “cyanide bomb” one year ago this week has physically recovered."
Source: Idaho State Journal, 03/14/2018
Michigan: "DEQ Ignored Crucial Warning On Wolverine Dump Plume"
"BELMONT, MI -- Mark Worrall knew where to look. Worrall, a state geologist, told his superiors at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality in April 2017 that drinking water in homes southeast of Wolverine World Wide's now-infamous House Street sludge dump should be tested for toxic chemicals."
Source: Grand Rapids Press, 03/12/2018
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