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March 20, 2025

When and If the Next Domino Will Fall

Source: https://www.irmi.com/, February 28, 2025 By: Patrick Wielinski Domino toppling involves standing up dominoes in a sequence known as a domino run and then knocking down the first one in line to strike  the next, which knocks that one down to strike the next, and so on, creating a chain reaction referred to as a […]

March 12, 2025

‘Toxic plume’ from gas station imperils Walnut Creek development plans, legal complaint alleges

Source: https://www.mercurynews.com/, March 10, 2025 By: Katie Lauer A “toxic plume” at a gas station on Mt. Diablo Boulevard has contaminated the neighborhood’s air and soil, according to a February legal complaint filed by the former owner of an eco-friendly dry cleaning business next door. The complaint claims that regional environmental agencies failed to hold […]

March 12, 2025

Leaking underground gas tanks affect potential projects at two sites

Source: https://www.forestparkreview.com/, March 11, 2025 By: Jessica Mordacq At the corner of Harlem and Harvard Avenues sits an empty lot where there used to be a gas station. Underground, the soil was contaminated by leaking tanks that once held the business’ gasoline. The property owner’s plans to build an apartment building there are stalled, partially […]

March 12, 2025

Savannah sues 3M, DuPont over alleged PFAS contamination

Source: https://www.manufacturingdive.com/, March 12, 2025 By: Sara Samora The lawsuit noted that the case originated from the manufacturing, supply, use and disposal of PFAS across numerous industries, including carpet, textile, paper and metal finishing and fabricating. “The same chemical properties that make PFAS so valuable to these industries are also what makes PFAS dangerous,” Savannah city officials said in the court filings. Read more.

March 11, 2025

What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife?

Source: https://apnews.com/, March 7, 2025 By: Carla K. Johnson Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus infection, officials in New Mexico announced Friday. Hantavirus, found throughout the world, is spread by contact with rodents or their urine or feces. It does not spread between people. There is no specific treatment or cure, but early medical […]

March 11, 2025

Emerging Contaminants: What’s On The Horizon?

Source: https://www.mondaq.com/, March 10, 2025 By: Peter N. Coneski, Wesley Prichard & Sarah Decker, K&L Gates What You Need To Know In A Minute Or Less Emerging contaminants are synthetic or natural chemicals that have not been fully assessed from a health or risk perspective and are reportedly finding their way into consumer products and […]

March 11, 2025

San Benito school district sues over failed construction job

Source: https://myrgv.com/, March 7, 2025 By: Fernando Del Valle Four years after launching part of a $40 million bond-funded project, the San Benito school district is locked in a legal battle against three companies behind a failed $12 million construction job. The district is suing the Brighton Group, Davila Construction and Raba Kistner Inc., citing […]

March 10, 2025

Trash truck picks up acid container, leading to hazmat spill in Spring

Source: https://www.click2houston.com/, March 8m, 2025 By: Jyesha Johnson A trash truck picking up its usual route in Spring ran into an unexpected problem Saturday morning—a chemical spill that led to a hazmat response and sent one worker to the hospital. Around 10:30 a.m., The Woodlands Fire Department (TWFD) was called to Saddlebrook Lane to assist the Spring […]

March 7, 2025

Water provider Aqua sues chemical company, alleging PFAS contamination in West Chester

Source: https://whyy.org/, March 6, 2025 By: Zoe Read Water provider Aqua Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against Arkema Inc., alleging the chemical manufacturer contaminated the greater West Chester area’s water supplies with the toxic class of chemicals known as PFAS. The so-called “forever chemicals,” widely used in consumer products such as nonstick cookware and waterproof […]

March 6, 2025

Most A&E insurers to raise rates amid inflation concerns: Ames & Gough

Source: https://www.businessinsurance.com/, March 5, 2025 By: Matthew Lerner Most insurers providing architects and engineers professional liability insurance plan to raise rates this year amid concerns about the persistent effects of inflation on claim expenses, uncertainty about the U.S. economy, as well as other new exposures including artificial intelligence, according to a report Wednesday from specialty […]

March 5, 2025

Five transported to hospital from chemical leak at Frankenmuth’s Splash Village

Source: https://www.fox2detroit.com/, March 4, 2025 By: David Komer Five people were hospitalized after a chemical leak at Zehnder’s Splash Village in Frankenmuth Tuesday, according to the fire department. The chlorine leak happened on the Tantrum Twist Family Raft Ride at about 11:21 a.m. and five guests were treated at the scene, then transported to an […]

March 3, 2025

Bucks Co. residents demand shutdown of jet fuel pipeline after drinking water contaminated

Source: https://6abc.com/, February 28, 2025 By: Corey Davis A community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is outraged over contaminated drinking water and has garnered support from local, state and federal lawmakers in calls to shut down a jet fuel pipeline for further investigation. The Sunoco Twin Oak-Newark Pipeline is operated by Energy Transfer and spans more […]

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