Archive for Chemical Release
Ukraine Still Rattled by Fighting After No-Fire Zone Set – Businessweek
Ukraine Still Rattled by Fighting After No-Fire Zone SetBusinessweekShelling of a chemical and munitions plant at about 10 a.m. yesterday caused a massive explosion and spurred speculation on social media that radiation was being emitted from the site. The Donetsk City Council cited the Ukrainian Emergency Situations ...and more » Read more [...]
Police investigating chemical leak in West County neighborhood – KMOV.com
Police investigating chemical leak in West County neighborhoodKMOV.comST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) – St. Louis County Police are investigating a chemical leak in a residential neighborhood in West County. The leak happened in the 2000 block of Seven Pines, near the intersection of Olive and Fee. The Maryland Heights Fire ... Read more [...]
Ukraine agrees to no-fire zone with pro-Russian rebels – Chicago Tribune
Ukraine agrees to no-fire zone with pro-Russian rebelsChicago TribuneShelling of a chemical and munitions plant at about 10 a.m. Saturday caused a massive explosion and spurred speculation on social media that radiation was being emitted from the site. The Donetsk City Council cited the Ukrainian Emergency Situations ...and more » Read more [...]
Fire could threaten Washington County water supply – Hillsboro Tribune
Fire could threaten Washington County water supplyHillsboro Tribune"It is not an emergency at this time, but we will be prepared to act, if necessary," says Steele. According to Steele, the Joint Water Commission Water Treatment Plant that purifies the water from the lake should be able to handle most potential ... Read more [...]
IS extremists loot, destroy ancient sites – Regina Leader-Post
Regina Leader-PostIS extremists loot, destroy ancient sitesRegina Leader-PostRecently they carved off a relief depicting a winged demon holding a sacred plant and sold it abroad, he said. "It is now beyond borders." Authorities fear other sites will soon face destruction, including Mosul's city museum, which has rare ...and more » Read more [...]
Ukraine Agrees to No-Fire Zone With Rebels in East – Businessweek
Ukraine Agrees to No-Fire Zone With Rebels in EastBusinessweekShelling of a chemical and munitions plant at about 10 a.m. today caused a massive explosion and spurred speculation on social media that radiation was being emitted from the site. The Donetsk City Council cited the Ukrainian Emergency Situations ...and more » Read more [...]
Five injured after suspected chemical leak at city bus station – Mirror.co.uk
Mirror.co.ukFive injured after suspected chemical leak at city bus stationMirror.co.ukFive people were injured after a suspected chemical leak at a city centre bus station. Fire, police and ambulance crews were called to the Fairfax Street station in Coventry city centre after reports of a strong chemical smell coming from the public ...City Bus Station Closed After Chemical LeakSky NewsCleaning fluid blamed after bus station chemical leakITV NewsBus station evacuated after unknown chemical leakCoventry Read more [...]
Antiquities in danger under Islamic State control – The State Journal-Register
SFGateAntiquities in danger under Islamic State controlThe State Journal-RegisterBAGHDAD — For more than 5,000 years, numerous civilizations have left their mark on upper Mesopotamia — from Assyrians and Akkadians to Babylonians and Romans. Their ancient, buried cities, palaces and temples packed with monumental art are ...Militants threaten ancient sites in Iraq, SyriaLynchburg News and Advanceall 23 news articles » Read more [...]
Militants threaten ancient sites in Iraq, Syria – Washington Post
Militants threaten ancient sites in Iraq, SyriaWashington PostRecently they carved off a relief depicting a winged demon holding a sacred plant and sold it abroad, he said. “It is now ... Archaeologists in 2009 found likely evidence of an early use of chemical warfare: During a 2nd century siege, Persian ...and more » Read more [...]
One hospitalized in Port Neches chemical leak – Beaumont Enterprise
One hospitalized in Port Neches chemical leakBeaumont EnterpriseA chemical leak at the Port Neches Huntman facility resulted in the hospitalization of one employee Thursday morning. The leak occured at about 11:30 a.m. in the shipping and receiving area of the Huntsman plant at 2701 Spur 136, according to Huntsman ... Read more [...]
Out of balance – Boulder Weekly
Boulder WeeklyOut of balanceBoulder Weekly4 press release. “This approach will put the matter in the hands of a balanced group of thoughtful community leaders, business representatives and citizens who can advise the legislature and the executive branch on the best path forward.” “People ask ...and more » Read more [...]
City Bus Station Closed After Chemical Leak – Yahoo News UK
Coventry TelegraphCity Bus Station Closed After Chemical LeakYahoo News UKEmergency services wsere called to the scene of a chemical leak in Coventry which led to the closure of the city's main bus station. The alarm was raised when a number of people were taken ill at around 2.50pm after entering the public toilets at the ...Five hurt as Coventry's Pool Meadow bus station sealed off in chemical alertCoventry TelegraphFive hurt in chemical leak at Coventry bus stationITV Newsall 10 news articles » Read more [...]
The Great Fracking Forward: Why the World Needs China to Frack Even More – Wired
WiredThe Great Fracking Forward: Why the World Needs China to Frack Even MoreWiredScientists wrote in the medical journal The Lancet that ambient particulate matter, generated mostly by cars and the country's 3,000 coal-fired power plants, killed 1.2 million Chinese people in 2010. ... On a bullet train from Beijing to Xi'an ...and more » Read more [...]
China's coal addiction threatens the planet — but can it handle a natural gas … – Grist
China's coal addiction threatens the planet — but can it handle a natural gas ...GristScientists wrote in the medical journal The Lancet that ambient particulate matter, generated mostly by cars and the country's 3,000 coal-fired power plants, killed 1.2 million Chinese people in 2010. ... On a bullet train from Beijing to Xi'an ...and more » Read more [...]
Deep Inside the Wild World of China's Fracking Boom – Mother Jones
Mother JonesDeep Inside the Wild World of China's Fracking BoomMother JonesScientists wrote in the medical journal The Lancet that ambient particulate matter, generated mostly by cars and the country's 3,000 coal-fired power plants, killed 1.2 million Chinese people in 2010. ... On a bullet train from Beijing to Xi'an ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical Leak Drill Held At Jacobson Park – WTVQ
Chemical Leak Drill Held At Jacobson ParkWTVQDepending on the direction of the wind after a chemical leak from the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond, Fayette County may not be affected. Instead, Jacobson Park in Lexington would serve an important role. Families living in the affected area of the ... Read more [...]
First American Nuke Plant In 21st Century To Open Soon – Forbes
First American Nuke Plant In 21st Century To Open SoonForbesWhen completed, Watts Bar 2 will have satellite communications, portable electric generators, portable water pumps, more fire hoses and fittings than any other reactor, portable battery carts, spare electric equipment (cable, breakers, insulators ... Read more [...]
I-90 back open at WA/ID border after chemical spill – Northwest Cable News
Northwest Cable NewsI-90 back open at WA/ID border after chemical spillNorthwest Cable NewsCrews shut down six miles of I-90 in both directions near Stateline due to a chemical leak from a tanker truck at a weigh station at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, but there was no threat to the public. Westbound traffic was being diverted onto Wellesley and ...I-90 back open after hazardous material leakKXLY SpokaneChemical leak forces "shelter in place" orderCBS NewsLeaky chemical truck prompts emergency alert for nearby Read more [...]
Trucking company issues statement about I-90 chemical leak – KREM.com (subscription)
Trucking company issues statement about I-90 chemical leakKREM.com (subscription)SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- Records showed a third-party company was in charge of the chemical that spilled onto I-90 Sunday afternoon. On Monday, officials from Taminco issued a statement that read: "In selecting these trucking companies, Taminco ... Read more [...]
Kootenai County HAZMAT Crews say chemical leak in Idaho would be … – KHQ Right Now
Kootenai County HAZMAT Crews say chemical leak in Idaho would be ...KHQ Right NowAnd that was a problem that Fairchild HAZMAT crews ran into during a chemical leak at the port of entry at the Washington, Idaho state line. Sherman says containing chemicals can be tricky because each of them behave in different ways, "Some of them ... Read more [...]
GlaxoSmithKline fined $172900 for safety violation at Hamilton plant – The Missoulian
GlaxoSmithKline fined $172900 for safety violation at Hamilton plantThe MissoulianThe Clean Air Act requires facilities storing chemicals in amounts beyond regulatory thresholds to develop plans for “emergency preparedness, chemical release prevention and the minimization of any releases that do occur.” ... According to the EPA ...and more » Read more [...]
It's open! I-90 re-opens after 19 hour closure – KREM.com (subscription)
Northwest Cable NewsIt's open! I-90 re-opens after 19 hour closureKREM.com (subscription)NEAR STATELINE, Idaho -- Long traffic delays greeted Monday morning drivers because authorities closed I-90 in both directions from Post Falls to Liberty Lake due to a small chemical leak. Crews shut down six miles of I-90 in both directions near ...I-90 to remain closed both directions at Stateline for Monday morning commuteNorthwest Cable NewsVolatile Chemical Spill Forces Closure of I-90Boise Weeklyall 8 news Read more [...]
Long delays reported for commute with I-90 closed both directions at Stateline – KREM.com (subscription)
Northwest Cable NewsLong delays reported for commute with I-90 closed both directions at StatelineKREM.com (subscription)NEAR STATELINE, Idaho -- Long traffic delays greeted Monday morning drivers because authorities closed I-90 in both directions from Post Falls to Liberty Lake due to a small chemical leak. Crews shut down six miles of I-90 in both directions near ...I-90 to remain closed both directions at Stateline for Monday morning commuteNorthwest Cable NewsVolatile Chemical Spill Forces Closure Read more [...]
News Updates from CLG – 13 September 2014 – Gilmer Mirror
News Updates from CLG - 13 September 2014Gilmer MirrorFirefighters called to Harris Nuclear Power Plant 10 Sept 2014 (NC) Firefighters were called to the Duke Energy's [deadly] Harris Nuclear Power Plant early Wednesday morning after a fire in a chemical room. Around 5 a.m., emergency crews arrived at the ...and more » Read more [...]
I-90 to remain closed both directions at Stateline for Monday morning commute – KREM.com (subscription)
I-90 to remain closed both directions at Stateline for Monday morning commuteKREM.com (subscription)NEAR STATELINE, Idaho -- Authorities are telling drivers to plan a different route to work and school on Monday morning because I-90 will be closed in both directions from Post Falls to Liberty Lake due to a small chemical leak. Crews shut down six ...and more » Read more [...]
Leaky chemical truck prompts emergency alert for nearby residents – The Spokesman Review
NBC MontanaLeaky chemical truck prompts emergency alert for nearby residentsThe Spokesman ReviewFirefighters with the Spokane Fire Department's Hazmat unit, work to contain a tanker truck leaking vapors from a load of anhydrous trimethylamine parked at the Port of Entry scalehouse 4 miles east of Liberty Lake. The Washington State Patrol has ...Hazardous material leak shuts down I-90KXLY Spokaneall 14 news articles » Read more [...]
Neighbors asked to "shelter in place" near I-90 chemical leak – KREM.com (subscription)
Neighbors asked to "shelter in place" near I-90 chemical leakKREM.com (subscription)Crews shut down I-90 in both directions near Stateline due to a chemical leak from a tanker truck at a weigh station at 1:30 p.m., but there is no threat to the greater public. Just before 8 p.m. The Spokane Valley Fire Department tweeted, "Crews are ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical leak to keep I-90 closed 'into the night' – The Spokesman Review
NBC MontanaChemical leak to keep I-90 closed 'into the night'The Spokesman ReviewFirefighters with the Spokane Fire Department's Hazmat unit, work to contain a tanker truck leaking vapors from a load of anhydrous trimethylamine parked at the Port of Entry scalehouse 4 miles east of Liberty Lake. The Washington State Patrol has ...I-90 will be closed 'into the night'KREM.com (subscription)all 15 news articles » Read more [...]
Chemical spill closes I-90 in both directions – KREM.com (subscription)
Chemical spill closes I-90 in both directionsKREM.com (subscription)LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. -- Crews have shut down I-90 in both directions near Stateline due to a chemical leak at a weigh station, but there is no threat to the public. Authorities expect I-90 to be reopened around 7:30 p.m.. A driver that was following the ...and more » Read more [...]
Preparing for the worst: Is Whatcom County ready for an oil train derailment? – Bellingham Herald
Bellingham HeraldPreparing for the worst: Is Whatcom County ready for an oil train derailment?Bellingham HeraldThe most devastating of several high-profile crude oil accidents happened July 6, 2013, in Lac Mégantic, Quebec, when a train loaded with more than 2 million gallons of North Dakota's Bakken region crude oil derailed in the center of town and caught ...and more » Read more [...]
9/11 Rumor About Chemical Plant Explosion, Toxic Gas Release Goes Viral – Daily Caller
9/11 Rumor About Chemical Plant Explosion, Toxic Gas Release Goes ViralDaily CallerAmericans are no strangers to the heightened national security sensitivity that's accompanied every Sept. 11 since 2001, but this year, the anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil was accompanied by an extra dose of anxiety when rumors ... Read more [...]
Not One Drop: How Long Will California Survive Life Without Water? – NBCNews.com
NBCNews.comNot One Drop: How Long Will California Survive Life Without Water?NBCNews.com“We're the epicenter,” said Eric Coyne, a spokesperson for the Tulare County Resource Management Agency, which has helped coordinate a door-to-door emergency water drop to hundreds of homes. Counties have traditionally been responsible for ... Almost ... Read more [...]
Homes evacuated after Ville Platte chemical leak – KATC Lafayette News
Homes evacuated after Ville Platte chemical leakKATC Lafayette NewsHomes evacuated after Ville Platte chemical leak. Residents of one Ville Platte home remain out of their homes this morning following a chemical leak Thursday night at a neighboring business. HazMat crews responded to the 100 block of East Main Street ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical leak reported following tanker accident along Interstate 79 – WOWK
Chemical leak reported following tanker accident along Interstate 79WOWKA neurosurgeon is in the hospital after being injured in a vehicle accident in Putnam County, West Virginia. A neurosurgeon is in the hospital after being injured in a vehicle accident in Putnam County, West Virginia.and more » Read more [...]
CDC Meets With State On Chemical Leak Medical Monitoring – WCHS-TV8
CDC Meets With State On Chemical Leak Medical MonitoringWCHS-TV8CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Federal health officials are in Charleston this week discussing options for medical monitoring after a January chemical spill contaminated water supplies to 300,000 people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and ...and more » Read more [...]
Roanoke Valley group resumes emergency planning after hiatus – Roanoke Times
Roanoke Valley group resumes emergency planning after hiatusRoanoke TimesThe requirement stemmed from the deadly industrial disaster at the American-owned Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, in 1984, coupled with a much smaller chemical release eight months later at a Union Carbide plant near Charleston, West ...and more » Read more [...]
Staples High classes back in session after evacuation for chemical leak – Westport News
Staples High classes back in session after evacuation for chemical leakWestport NewsStudents are back in classes at Staples High School this afternoon after the building was evacuated about noontime as a precaution because of a leak of the chemical substance freon. Fire officials are remaining at the scene, and no official statement ...and more » Read more [...]
Crews battle fire at Duke Energy's Harris Nuclear Power Plant – myfox8.com
myfox8.comCrews battle fire at Duke Energy's Harris Nuclear Power Plantmyfox8.comWAKE COUNTY — Firefighters were called to the Duke Energy's Harris Nuclear Power Plant early Wednesday morning after a fire in a chemical room. Emergency crews arrived at the plant around 5 a.m. after an employee said an industrial washer was on fire ...Firefighters called to Harris Nuclear Power PlantWTVD-TVall 18 news articles » Read more [...]
Chemical plume released at Haviland Enterprises in G.R. – WZZM
Chemical plume released at Haviland Enterprises in G.R.WZZMGrand Rapids Fire Department battalion chief Dan Stoddard told WZZM 13 pool chemicals, known as oxiders got wet, creating a chlorine plume at the chemical plant, which is located at Ann Street and Turner Avenue NW. Firefighters evacuated businesses ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazmat situation at Haviland Enterprises in Grand Rapids – WZZM
Hazmat situation at Haviland Enterprises in Grand RapidsWZZMGRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) -- Emergency crews are on the scene of a hazardous materials situation at Haviland Enterprises in northwest Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids Fire Department battalion chief Dan Stoddard told WZZM 13 pool chemicals, known as oxiders got ...and more » Read more [...]
