Archive for HazMat
Professor's claims rattle Naledi's bones – Times LIVE
Times LIVEProfessor's claims rattle Naledi's bonesTimes LIVELast year, Thackeray declared that Shakespeare was a "stoner" after chemical analysis of the playwright's pipes. When the new species Homo naledi was ... when there was a roof collapse. It could have been an emergency situation." ... "The Dinaledi ... Read more [...]
Austerity vs. the Planet: The Future of Labour Environmentalism – The Real News Network
The Real News NetworkAusterity vs. the Planet: The Future of Labour EnvironmentalismThe Real News NetworkIn 2014 emergency city manager Darnell Earley, appointed by Governor Rick Snyder with no democratic accountability to the residents of Flint, funneled untreated corrosive water into residents' homes in order to cut the city budget. The result? The ...and more » Read more [...]
Northup sends letter regarding firefighting efforts in national park – The Charlottesville Newsplex
The Charlottesville NewsplexNorthup sends letter regarding firefighting efforts in national parkThe Charlottesville NewsplexNorthup writes that the part of the park where the fire started is a designated Wilderness area, in which chainsaws, leaf blowers and helicopter are not normally allowed except in emergency situations. However, he did ... However, the fire is expected ...and more » Read more [...]
3 treated and released from hospital after hazardous materials incident in Sun Prairie – Channel3000.com – WISC-TV3
3 treated and released from hospital after hazardous materials incident in Sun PrairieChannel3000.com - WISC-TV3We want to thank Sun Prairie's first responders for their prompt response and Madison's Hazardous Materials Incident Team for ensuring the safety of our employees and neighbors," Knox said. Emergency crews were at the scene for about three hours. Read more [...]
Crews clear scene after Northland hazardous materials situation – KMBC Kansas City
Crews clear scene after Northland hazardous materials situationKMBC Kansas CityA hazardous materials crew examined the letter and said there was nothing threatening in it. They said whatever the employees smelled dissipated so quickly, they're not sure what it was. The office has since reopened and the public has been allowed to ... Read more [...]
Chernobyl, Risky Still, Thirty Years Later – Voice of America (blog)
Voice of America (blog)Chernobyl, Risky Still, Thirty Years LaterVoice of America (blog)The reactor caught fire, and it released huge amounts of radiation. Many emergency workers died. Soviet officials ordered 116-thousand people living around the power plant to leave the area. Another 220,000 were forced to leave later as the “death zone ...and more » Read more [...]
Chernobyl, Risky Still, Thirty Years Later – VOA Learning English
Chernobyl, Risky Still, Thirty Years LaterVOA Learning EnglishThe reactor caught fire, and it released huge amounts of radiation. Many emergency workers died. Soviet officials ordered 116-thousand people living around the power plant to leave the area. Another 220,000 were forced to leave later as the “death zone ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials experts exam odd package left at Kansas City northland driver's exam office – fox4kc.com
fox4kc.comHazardous materials experts exam odd package left at Kansas City northland driver's exam officefox4kc.comKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hazardous materials experts were called out to 8044 N. Oak Trafficway on Monday to investigate an odd package opened at the driver examination office there. Two employees began feeling sick so they were taken to the hospital to be ... Read more [...]
Pipeline Safety Update: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Rulemakings Update – The National Law Review
Pipeline Safety Update: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Rulemakings UpdateThe National Law ReviewOn April 20, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously reported H.R. 4937, Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act of 2016, reauthorizing appropriations for the Pipeline and Hazardous ... Read more [...]
Chernobyl: Countdown to Meltdown – Discovery News
Chernobyl: Countdown to MeltdownDiscovery NewsOn April 26, 1986, a nuclear nightmare turned into reality after an explosion and fire in reactor four at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, near the border of Belarus. The disaster, caused by a combination of human error and design flaws at the ...and more » Read more [...]
Pemex blast victims' families demand answers – Radio New Zealand
NewsweekPemex blast victims' families demand answersRadio New ZealandResidents of the Allende community march holding banners with images of missing workers of the state-run oil giant Pemex's Pajaritos petrochemical plant, in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz State, Mexico. Photo: AFP ... The head of Mexico's emergency services ...Mexicans seek news of missing loved ones after deadly explosionCBS NewsMassive Blast at Pemex Plant Kills Three, Injures Dozens in MexicoNewsweekall 434 news articles » Read more [...]
Death toll from Mexican chemical plant blast rises to 28 – CNN
CNNDeath toll from Mexican chemical plant blast rises to 28CNNPemex said on its Twitter account that the fire had been brought under control by early Wednesday evening and that the plume of toxic smoke was dissipating quickly. Veracruz government spokesman Raul Gutierrez told CNN that emergency personnel were ... Read more [...]
Death toll from Mexican chemical plant blast rises to 28 – KITV Honolulu
NewsweekDeath toll from Mexican chemical plant blast rises to 28KITV HonoluluPemex said on its Twitter account that the fire had been brought under control by early Wednesday evening and that the plume of toxic smoke was dissipating quickly. Veracruz government spokesman Raul Gutierrez told CNN that emergency personnel were ...Pemex blast victims' families demand answersRadio New ZealandMexicans seek news of missing loved ones after deadly explosionCBS NewsMassive Blast at Pemex Plant Kills Read more [...]
ENVIRONMENT: The top 10 Southern California issues to ponder on Earth Day – Press-Enterprise
Press-EnterpriseENVIRONMENT: The top 10 Southern California issues to ponder on Earth DayPress-EnterpriseOzone is formed in the lower atmosphere when sunlight causes a chemical reaction on emissions from cars, trucks and locomotives, namely nitrogen oxides (NOx) and other airborne chemicals. The single-largest stationery ... Refinery fire in Torrance: The ...On Earth Day, take a moment to consider these 10 local environmental issuesThe San Gabriel Valley Tribuneall 83 news articles » Read more [...]
Death Toll Rises in Mexico Plant Explosion – JEMS.com
JEMS.comDeath Toll Rises in Mexico Plant ExplosionJEMS.comAn explosion rocked the petrochemical plant on Mexico's southern Gulf coast, causing evacuations in the area as a fire billowed a toxin-filled cloud into the air. Officials said three workers died and more than 100 people were injured.(AP Photo/Felix ... Read more [...]
Northeast Montana lacks nearby hazardous materials teams – Great Falls Tribune
Great Falls TribuneNortheast Montana lacks nearby hazardous materials teamsGreat Falls TribuneThe Wolf Point mayor said he doesn't know when his community of 2,700 — where as many as 48 trains roll through town daily carrying goods such as crude oil, diapers and ammonia — will need a hazardous materials unit, but knows the nearest one is ... Read more [...]
Death toll from huge explosion at Mexican chemical plant rises to 24 – CNN
CNNDeath toll from huge explosion at Mexican chemical plant rises to 24CNNPemex said on its Twitter account that the fire had been brought under control by early Wednesday evening and that the plume of toxic smoke was dissipating quickly. Veracruz government spokesman Raul Gutierrez told CNN that emergency personnel were ...Mexicans seek news of missing loved ones after deadly explosionCBS NewsMexicans seek news of loved ones after deadly explosionLakenewsonline.comBlast kills 13, injures dozens Read more [...]
Death toll from huge explosion at Mexican chemical plant rises to 24 – WQAD.com
WQAD.comDeath toll from huge explosion at Mexican chemical plant rises to 24WQAD.comPemex said on its Twitter account that the fire had been brought under control by early Wednesday evening and that the plume of toxic smoke was dissipating quickly. Veracruz government spokesman Raul Gutierrez told CNN that emergency personnel were ...Mexicans seek news of missing loved ones after deadly explosionCBS NewsMexicans seek news of loved ones after deadly explosionLakenewsonline.comBlast kills 13, Read more [...]
Mexicans seek news of missing loved ones after deadly explosion – CBS News
CNNMexicans seek news of missing loved ones after deadly explosionCBS NewsAbout 30 families massed at a plant entrance road, where a sharp chemical smell still hung in the air about a mile from where the blast occurred Wednesday afternoon. Many wore facemasks to ward off the ... The head of Mexico's civil defense agency ...Death toll from huge explosion at Mexican chemical plant rises to 13CNNBlast kills 13, injures dozens at Mexico petrochemical plantLakenewsonline.comBlast at Mexico petrochemical Read more [...]
World Digest: April 21, 2016 – Washington Post
World Digest: April 21, 2016Washington PostThe head of Mexico's civil defense agency, Luis Felipe Puente, wrote on Twitter that emergency personnel had been able to enter the burned-out plant and found 10 bodies. Three other workers had been reported dead immediately after the blast Wednesday ...and more » Read more [...]
On Earth Day, take a moment to consider these 10 local environmental issues – The San Gabriel Valley Tribune
The San Gabriel Valley TribuneOn Earth Day, take a moment to consider these 10 local environmental issuesThe San Gabriel Valley TribuneExxon/Mobil fire and hazmat incident at Torrance refinery. Only a few minor injuries. ... Ozone is formed in the lower atmosphere when sunlight causes a chemical reaction on emissions from cars, trucks and locomotives, namely nitrogen oxides (NOx) and ...and more » Read more [...]
Full Story – KFSN-TV
KFSN-TVFull StoryKFSN-TVAccording to police, a high-speed chase with a truck carrying hazardous materials ended with a vehicle catching fire and the suspect ran away. The crash happened near Blackstone and University Avenues in Central Fresno. Police said motorcycle officer ... Read more [...]
Mexico's Pemex puts blast death toll at 13, blames leak – Reuters
CNNMexico's Pemex puts blast death toll at 13, blames leakReutersHe said it was unclear how many people were working at the plant at the time of the blast. Six people were missing, Luis Felipe Puente, Mexico's emergency services chief told Reuters. ... In February, a fire killed a worker at the same plant, which ...Death toll from huge explosion at Mexican chemical plant rises to 13CNNMexico chemical plant blast kills 13, injures dozensFox News LatinoChemical plant explosion kills 13, injures 136 Read more [...]
Spotlight on green news & views: Climate crisis requires mobilization at World War II level – Daily Kos
Daily KosSpotlight on green news & views: Climate crisis requires mobilization at World War II levelDaily KosA group leading the call for a climate emergency response is Climate Mobilization. .... Since plants cannot run away from animals that want to eat them, they must resort to chemical warfare, and manufacture an enormous variety of compounds in their ... Read more [...]
Cal/OSHA Cites Taylor Farms, Temporary Employment Agencies for October Chemical Release – PR Newswire (press release)
Cal/OSHA Cites Taylor Farms, Temporary Employment Agencies for October Chemical ReleasePR Newswire (press release)Cal/OSHA's inspection of the facility found that injuries from the chemical release could have been avoided if Taylor Farms had trained the workers on what to do in an emergency. As a result, the workers did not evacuate as quickly as possible to ... Read more [...]
Death toll from huge explosion at Mexican chemical plant rises to 13 – CNN
CNNDeath toll from huge explosion at Mexican chemical plant rises to 13CNNPemex said on its Twitter account that the fire had been brought under control by early Wednesday evening and that the plume of toxic smoke was dissipating quickly. Veracruz government spokesman Raul Gutierrez told CNN that emergency personnel were ...Three dead, dozens injured in blast at chemical plant in MexicoReutersBlast kills 13, injures dozens at Mexico petrochemical plantWRAL.comSeveral killed, dozens injured in Read more [...]
Pick your fungus among us – Bonner County Daily Bee
Pick your fungus among usBonner County Daily BeeIn the spring, there is a small two- or three-week window, usually at the start of May, when morel mushrooms grow and are available for picking. Morels grow very well in burn areas, and with more than 50,000 acres of burn area from last summer's fires ... Read more [...]
Flint water crisis: Who's been charged, who hasn't – CNN
CNNFlint water crisis: Who's been charged, who hasn'tCNNGlasgow allegedly tampered with a 2015 report, "Lead and Copper Report and Consumer Notice of Lead Result," and failed to perform his duties as a treatment plant operator, according to Schuette's office. It came to light earlier this year that Michigan ...and more » Read more [...]
Overturned trailer spills 1500 gallons of gasoline near Alberton – NBC Montana
NBC MontanaOverturned trailer spills 1500 gallons of gasoline near AlbertonNBC MontanaCrews from Frenchtown Fire, Missoula Rural Fire, Montana Highway Patrol and the Missoula City-County Health Department scrambled to control a leak after a trailer holding roughly 4,000 gallons of gasoline slid off the road on Wednesday. Officials say ...and more » Read more [...]
Massive Blast at Pemex Plant Kills Three, Injures Dozens in Mexico – Newsweek
NewsweekMassive Blast at Pemex Plant Kills Three, Injures Dozens in MexicoNewsweekIn February, a fire killed a worker at the PMV plant, which makes vinyl chloride monomer, also known as chloroethene, an industrial chemical used to produce plastic piping. The incident occurred just weeks after three workers were killed and seven ...Several killed, dozens injured in explosion at Pemex plant in MexicoBusiness InsiderExplosion injures 30 at Pemex VCM/ethylene plantPlastics Newsall 37 news articles » Read more [...]
Three dead, dozens injured in blast at chemical plant in Mexico – Reuters
ReutersThree dead, dozens injured in blast at chemical plant in MexicoReutersIn February, a fire killed a worker at the PMV plant, which makes vinyl chloride monomer, also known as chloroethene, an industrial chemical used to produce plastic piping. The incident occurred just weeks after three workers were killed and seven ...Several killed, dozens injured in explosion at Pemex plant in MexicoBusiness InsiderExplosion injures 30 at Pemex VCM/ethylene plantPlastics Newsall 34 news articles » Read more [...]
Hazmat crews scramble to clean up gas spill near Alberton – NBC Montana
Hazmat crews scramble to clean up gas spill near AlbertonNBC MontanaTweet. MGN Online. MISSOULA, Mont. -. Hazmat crews are racing to clean up a gas spill west of Missoula near Alberton. More from NBC Montana. Criminal charges filed against oil company for 2011 spill · Butte police investigate 16 suspicious activity ... Read more [...]
Three dead, dozens injured in blast at Pemex complex in Mexico – Reuters
ReutersThree dead, dozens injured in blast at Pemex complex in MexicoReutersLuis Felipe Puente, head of federal emergency services, told Reuters that three people had died in the blast and as many as 45 were injured. The governor of Veracruz state, Javier Duarte, told local television that more than 60 people were ... In ...and more » Read more [...]
At least three reported killed in blast at Pemex complex in Mexico – Reuters
Mirror.co.ukAt least three reported killed in blast at Pemex complex in MexicoReutersLocal emergency officials said hundreds of people had been evacuated from the site. Television footage showed an initial burst of flames followed by a tower of thick smoke. A Pemex official said local oil exports were ... In February, a worker was ...At least 3 reported killed in blast at Pemex complex in MexicoThomson Reuters Foundationall 24 news articles » Read more [...]
Local first responders conduct hazardous materials training exercise – NEWS10 ABC
NEWS10 ABCLocal first responders conduct hazardous materials training exerciseNEWS10 ABCWATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) — More than 70 Capital Region first responders participated in a hazardous materials training exercise at the Watervliet Arsenal on Wednesday. The exercise was designed to help local response teams better react to situations, ... Read more [...]
Blast hits Pemex plant in Veracruz oil hub, shipments unaffected – Reuters
Blast hits Pemex plant in Veracruz oil hub, shipments unaffectedReutersLocal emergency officials said hundreds of people had been evacuated from the site. Television footage showed a towering plume of smoke. The incident took place at the facility's vinyl petrochemical plant ... In February, a worker was killed in a fire ...and more » Read more [...]
Blast hits Pemex plant in Veracruz oil hub, shipments unaffected – Thomson Reuters Foundation
Blast hits Pemex plant in Veracruz oil hub, shipments unaffectedThomson Reuters FoundationLocal emergency officials said hundreds of people had been evacuated from the site. Television footage showed a towering plume of smoke. The incident took place at the facility's vinyl petrochemical plant ... In February, a worker was killed in a fire ...and more » Read more [...]
Officials: 3 to be charged in Flint water crisis – KXAN.com
KXAN.comOfficials: 3 to be charged in Flint water crisisKXAN.comCity leaders are floating a shockingly high price to replace the city's water infrastructure damaged after the state's disastrous decision in 2014 to use the Flint River as the city's drinking water source without adding a chemical to control corrosion ...Visiting speaker: 'There are many Flints in this country'The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlinesall 341 news articles » Read more [...]
Neighbors find potentially hazardous materials dumped near homes – WSB Atlanta
WSB AtlantaNeighbors find potentially hazardous materials dumped near homesWSB AtlantaThere is a lot of concern among some residents of a Fulton County neighborhood about what they may have been exposed to since bags labeled "do not breathe in" and "may cause cancer" were found dumped nearby. Neighbors fear the material in the bags ... Read more [...]
