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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

Back-to-back chemical accidents raise alarm over EPA push to reduce oversight

More than 50,000 residents of Garden Grove, Calif., returned home on Tuesday and Wednesday after a narrowly averted chemical crisis at an aerospace plant, a rupture at a separate chemical tank in Washington State claimed two lives and left nine people missing and presumed dead. The back-to-back incidents are among several high-profile disasters at chemical plants in the past year.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Cal Fire prepares for potentially active 2026 California wildfire season

Cal Fire is expanding aircraft, crews, and public readiness efforts for a potentially dangerous wildfire season in California.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Supermarket shelves face summer gaps as Iran war threatens UK's CO2 lifeline

Britain's supermarkets may face supply issues by midsummer due to potential carbon dioxide shortages from ongoing conflicts and logistical challenges.
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fromIndependent
5 months ago

Threat of rolling blackouts and six-month lockdowns if Irish sub-sea cables hit, secret Government plans reveal

Attack or damage to Ireland's subsea gas infrastructure could cause rolling blackouts and lockdowns lasting up to six months.
Medicine
fromBusiness Matters
6 months ago

When Accidents Happen and Immigration Questions Follow

Unexpected accidents disrupt families' physical, emotional, and financial stability and require coordinated medical, legal, and emergency-preparedness responses.
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fromFortune
10 months ago

Texas approved Camp Mystic's disaster plans just 2 days before deadly flooding killed more than 2 dozen people there

Texas inspectors recently approved Camp Mystic's emergency plans just before a catastrophic flood resulted in over two dozen fatalities, primarily among children.
fromBusiness Insider
11 months ago

Behind the scenes of a B-2 bomber strike: How crews prep for hard missions like 'Midnight Hammer'

For B-2 bombers, extensive training and planning are crucial for successful missions, particularly to manage stress and fatigue during long flights.
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