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Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Common household plastics linked to thousands of global deaths from heart disease, study finds

Phthalates may have contributed to over 10% of global heart disease mortality in adults aged 55-64 in 2018.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Rainham volcano: a waste dump is constantly on fire in east London. Why will no one stop it?

William Knowlden suffered severe burns in Arnolds Field, leading to investigations into the site and its potential environmental hazards.
#wildfires
Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

California rains help douse wildfires but risk toxic runoff, mudslides

Moderate rains in Southern California threaten wildfire-affected areas with mudslides and toxic runoff, raising safety concerns for residents and emergency crews.
OMG science
fromFast Company
3 months ago

L.A. wildfires may have contaminated drinking water systems. Here's what to know

Wildfires can severely compromise community drinking water systems and make it unsafe for residents.
Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

California rains help douse wildfires but risk toxic runoff, mudslides

Moderate rains in Southern California threaten wildfire-affected areas with mudslides and toxic runoff, raising safety concerns for residents and emergency crews.
OMG science
fromFast Company
3 months ago

L.A. wildfires may have contaminated drinking water systems. Here's what to know

Wildfires can severely compromise community drinking water systems and make it unsafe for residents.
more#wildfires
#wildfire
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
3 months ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 5

A wildfire named LAC-005480 was reported today in Los Angeles County, with uncertain containment and undetermined cause.
fromSacramento Bee
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Nov. 4

A new wildfire named LAC-390530 was discovered in Los Angeles County on November 4, 2024.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
3 months ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 5

A wildfire named LAC-005480 was reported today in Los Angeles County, with uncertain containment and undetermined cause.
fromSacramento Bee
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Nov. 4

A new wildfire named LAC-390530 was discovered in Los Angeles County on November 4, 2024.
more#wildfire
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

How far do you live from Berkeley's tsunami zone? See the hazard map.

Berkeley's preparedness for tsunamis is highlighted by historical data, focusing on the threat of significant damage despite the rarity of such events.
#disaster-response
OMG science
fromFast Company
6 months ago

How storms like Hurricane Helene impact industrial sites and toxic chemicals

Hurricane Helene highlighted the intersection of natural disasters and industrial pollution, impacting communities with toxic releases without timely awareness or response.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

How natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires impact incarcerated people

Incarcerated individuals are particularly vulnerable to disasters, often unable to evacuate or protect themselves during emergencies.
OMG science
fromFast Company
6 months ago

How storms like Hurricane Helene impact industrial sites and toxic chemicals

Hurricane Helene highlighted the intersection of natural disasters and industrial pollution, impacting communities with toxic releases without timely awareness or response.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

How natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires impact incarcerated people

Incarcerated individuals are particularly vulnerable to disasters, often unable to evacuate or protect themselves during emergencies.
more#disaster-response
fromThe Mercury News
9 months ago
Education

Community shocked at sewage, vermin and other 'deplorable' school conditions detailed in Richmond

Community members express shock over deplorable conditions at Stege Elementary School.
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