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World news
fromwww.dw.com
14 hours ago

India news: LPG tanker headed for Mumbai crosses Hormuz

The LPG tanker Green Sanvi has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant event for India's energy supply amid ongoing disruptions.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water

EPA proposes to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals in drinking water contaminants list, responding to public health concerns.
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Man arrested after setting off pyrotechnics on German train, injuring 12

The suspect was locked in a bathroom by passengers after setting off the pyrotechnics, police said in a statement, adding that the man was carrying two knives.
Germany news
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Of course we shouldn't drill for more oil in the North Sea we cancelled further exploitation for a reason | Bill McGuire

The UK's energy security is at risk due to reliance on fossil fuels amidst a climate emergency and the ongoing war in the Middle East.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Project could open thousands of acres in Bay Area to oil and gas drilling

California plans to lease over a million acres for oil and gas drilling, sparking significant public concern and opposition.
Europe news
fromCN Traveller
3 days ago

Will flights be cancelled due to fuel shortage?

The Iran war is causing a jet fuel shortage in the UK, impacting airlines and travelers significantly.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

BP is operating in a world of significant complexity', new boss tells staff

BP is navigating significant complexity while shifting its strategy under new leadership, focusing on disciplined investments in fossil fuel projects.
#oil-spill
#microplastics
fromFuturism
4 days ago
OMG science

You Know How Scientists Keep Finding Microplastics Literally Everywhere? Well, You'd Never Guess What Their Lab Gloves Are Coated in Straight Out of the Packaging

Skepticism grows in the scientific community regarding microplastics research due to potential methodological errors and contamination issues.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
Public health

EPA flags microplastics, pharmaceuticals as chemicals of concern in drinking water

The Trump administration has included microplastics and pharmaceuticals in a draft list of drinking water contaminants for the first time.
OMG science
fromFuturism
4 days ago

You Know How Scientists Keep Finding Microplastics Literally Everywhere? Well, You'd Never Guess What Their Lab Gloves Are Coated in Straight Out of the Packaging

Skepticism grows in the scientific community regarding microplastics research due to potential methodological errors and contamination issues.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

EPA flags microplastics, pharmaceuticals as chemicals of concern in drinking water

The Trump administration has included microplastics and pharmaceuticals in a draft list of drinking water contaminants for the first time.
fromTruthout
6 days ago

A Texas City Faces Water Crisis As Big Oil And Gas Use Most of It

Corpus Christi's two main reservoirs are just 8.4 percent full, while the backup reservoir is 55 percent full. Without drastic cuts, the water supply could run dry by early next year.
Austin
#911
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
NYC politics

A moral injury': City sued over not releasing information on Lower Manhattan air quality danger after 9/11 attack | amNewYork

Advocates are suing New York City for transparency regarding air quality information post-9/11 to seek accountability and answers, not compensation.
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago
New York City

NYC denies another request for info on 9/11 toxins, prompting new lawsuit

New York City denied another request for 9/11 toxin data, despite previously uncovering 68 boxes of related information.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

A moral injury': City sued over not releasing information on Lower Manhattan air quality danger after 9/11 attack | amNewYork

Advocates are suing New York City for transparency regarding air quality information post-9/11 to seek accountability and answers, not compensation.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

NYC denies another request for info on 9/11 toxins, prompting new lawsuit

New York City denied another request for 9/11 toxin data, despite previously uncovering 68 boxes of related information.
Science
fromHigh Country News
5 days ago

New nuclear safety rules reduce protections for workers, the public - High Country News

Easing radiation standards threatens worker safety in the nuclear industry, according to a veteran who handled radioactive materials for decades.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Residents warned about smoke from scrap metal fire

Residents in south-east London are advised to keep windows and doors shut due to a significant fire at a scrap metal recycling yard.
#methane-emissions
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Environment

Invisible plumes and terrible pollution': the reality of the US gas sites rated grade A'

A UK nonprofit's methane certification scheme may underestimate actual emissions, raising concerns about compliance with EU methane regulations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Environment

Revealed: the world's worst mega-leaks of methane driving global heating

Satellite analysis reveals dozens of massive methane leaks from oil, gas, and landfill facilities worldwide in 2025, primarily in Turkmenistan, with most leaks preventable through simple maintenance or fixable at no cost since captured methane can be sold.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Invisible plumes and terrible pollution': the reality of the US gas sites rated grade A'

A UK nonprofit's methane certification scheme may underestimate actual emissions, raising concerns about compliance with EU methane regulations.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Revealed: the world's worst mega-leaks of methane driving global heating

Satellite analysis reveals dozens of massive methane leaks from oil, gas, and landfill facilities worldwide in 2025, primarily in Turkmenistan, with most leaks preventable through simple maintenance or fixable at no cost since captured methane can be sold.
Cancer
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Urgent warning as scientists find cancer-causing gas leaking from HOBS

Gas stoves may emit dangerous levels of benzene, posing significant health risks, including cancer, even when not in use.
Boston
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

2 hospitalized following hazardous materials exposure in Concord, fire officials say

Two individuals are hospitalized due to moderate exposure to spilled organo phosphorus in Concord.
#carbon-monoxide
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
San Francisco

Man Dies In Bernal Heights Home Following Potential Gas Leak Reports in the Area

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
San Francisco

Man Dies In Bernal Heights Home Following Potential Gas Leak Reports in the Area

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Debate in Quincy over funding for new firefighting gear after current gear tests positive for PFAS

The Quincy Firefighters Association Local 792 expressed their disappointment, stating, 'That's negligence, not due diligence. This isn't about politics - this is about doing the right thing and protecting the men and women who go out and protect Quincy every day.'
SF politics
#waste-management
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps

Three major illegal rubbish dumps in England will be cleaned up at taxpayer expense as part of a national waste crime action plan.
#lithium-ion-batteries
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago
Environment

How To Store Lithium Batteries Safely So You Don't Spark A House Fire

Proper storage of lithium-ion batteries is essential to prevent fire hazards.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
London politics

Fire experts losing sleep' over growing hazard of lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries pose significant fire hazards, with increasing incidents outpacing public safety awareness and regulations.
Environment
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

How To Store Lithium Batteries Safely So You Don't Spark A House Fire

Proper storage of lithium-ion batteries is essential to prevent fire hazards.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Fire experts losing sleep' over growing hazard of lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries pose significant fire hazards, with increasing incidents outpacing public safety awareness and regulations.
Austin
fromABC13 Houston
1 week ago

Shelter-in-place issued after explosion at Valero facility in Port Arthur, police say

An explosion occurred at a Valero facility in Port Arthur, prompting a shelter-in-place order for residents.
#air-quality
Public health
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Health warning issued for thousands as toxins flood multiple US states

Over half a million Americans are advised to stay indoors due to hazardous air quality caused by toxic fine particulate matter.
Public health
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Health warning issued for thousands as toxins flood multiple US states

Over half a million Americans are advised to stay indoors due to hazardous air quality caused by toxic fine particulate matter.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Asia ramps up use of dirty fuels to cover energy shortfall triggered by Iran war

Asian governments are increasing coal use to address energy shortages caused by geopolitical conflicts, raising environmental concerns and calls for renewable energy investment.
Alternative transportation
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Trucker Awarded $20,000 for Hauling a Massive Amount of Nuclear Waste

Tommy Cash, a professional truck driver, has safely transported radioactive nuclear waste across the US for over 43 years, accumulating 3.5 million safe miles and winning Professional Driver of the Year.
World news
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Risks of Nuclear Power Plant Disasters Overlooked Amid Fears of Nuclear Weapons

The 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster revealed critical risks of civilian nuclear power that are often overlooked amid discussions of nuclear weapons proliferation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Damaged Russian tanker carrying natural gas floats into Libyan waters

The Arctic Metagaz was part of a Russian shadow fleet used to circumvent sanctions imposed on the country's oil and gas after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It was struck in a suspected drone attack close to Maltese waters earlier this month, causing a huge hole.
Europe news
Public health
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Quincy approves money for new firefighting gear after PFAS found in old gear

Quincy officials approved $2.65 million to replace firefighters' protective gear due to health risks from PFAS chemicals.
Healthcare
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks ago

Medical Waste Disposal: A Breakdown - Social Media Explorer

U.S. healthcare facilities generate 3.5 million tons of medical waste annually, requiring specific disposal methods and regulatory compliance with potential fines up to $13,653 per violation.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

At least 2 hospitalized following possible hazmat incident in Alameda, officials say

Two people have been taken to the hospital on Monday after possibly being exposed to hazardous materials in Alameda, officials said. Evacuations are underway at an apartment complex along the 700 block of Santa Clara Ave.
East Bay (California)
#pfas
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

People in North Yorkshire town found to have alarming' levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in blood

Residents in Bentham have alarmingly high levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in their blood, linked to a local firefighting foam factory.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

People in North Yorkshire town found to have alarming' levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in blood

Residents in Bentham have alarmingly high levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in their blood, linked to a local firefighting foam factory.
#environmental-contamination
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Bombing of Iran's oil infrastructure to have major environmental fallout, experts warn

Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil infrastructure cause severe environmental contamination including toxic air, water, and soil pollution with long-term health consequences for vulnerable populations.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Toxic smoke and 'acid rain' engulfs Tehran amid deadly strikes on oil facilities - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Tehran's oil and gas facilities released toxic compounds causing hazardous air pollution and acidic rain threatening public health.
Miscellaneous
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Six hospitalized after elevated carbon monoxide levels in Brooklyn

Six people in Brooklyn suffered carbon monoxide poisoning from a leak in row homes; two have serious injuries while four have minor injuries, with all expected to recover.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Boy at center of California hazmat probe: I'm just a kid trying to go home'

In a calm, thoughtful voice, he explained that though the equipment in his home lab was simple—including items such as a hot plate, scales and standard glassware found in a school science classroom—the experiment itself was more advanced. Fritz said the work focused on molecular structures used in pharmaceuticals and how they might be adapted to improve treatments for various diseases.
OMG science
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Gas leak identified as cause of Taunton explosion that displaced 8 residents

Investigators have identified a natural gas leak as the cause of a devastating explosion and fire that destroyed a Taunton home and seriously injured two people Wednesday morning. Fire officials are still determining the exact location of the leak and cause of ignition due to 'the catastrophic damage caused by the explosion and subsequent fire.'
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Hidden Decay Eating BOIL Alive Even When Natural Gas Prices Stay Flat

January 2026 showed just how violent this relationship can get: Henry Hub spiked to $30.72/MMBtu on January 23 - a near-tenfold surge - before collapsing to $3.13/MMBtu by February 23. Extreme winter heating demand and supply constraints drove that move - exactly what BOIL is built to capture on the upside, and what devastates holders on the way back down.
Business
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Worker swept away in Sierra foothills pipeline rupture recovering from broken bones, collapsed lung

A security guard survived a 35-foot fall into the Yuba River after a pipeline burst, suffering multiple fractures and nearly drowning before helicopter rescue and resuscitation.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Motorists Issued with a Fuel Contamination Alert - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Petrol tanks can become contaminated by various factors, including bacteria, rust, dirt, and even condensation that mixes with the fuel. Fuel contamination poses serious risks to cars, potentially causing engine damage, handling issues, and breakdowns.
Cars
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Warnings Putin's ageing oil tankers could cause a 'catastrophic spill' in the Channel - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Russian shadow fleet is a ticking environmental time bomb. The question isn't if there will be a catastrophic spill, it's when. Older tankers can suffer from metal fatigue, corroded hulls, and overall structural deterioration, significantly increasing the risk of structural failures at sea.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

100 Burlingame businesses file lawsuit against gas station, operator over gas leak

I lost several thousand dollars this was not a one-day impact. This was an 11 to 12 days' worth of impact, and we are still feeling it. - John Kevranian, owner of Nuts for Candy and past president of the Broadway Burlingame Business Improvement District, describing the extended financial consequences of the power outages and road closures.
Business
World news
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Oil supply chain slowdown

Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped dramatically from approximately 80 daily vessels to just one or two following attacks on Iran.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Mining's toxic timebomb: dams full of poisonous waste are dotted around the world. What happens when they burst?

A tailings dam collapse at a Chinese copper mine in Zambia released over 50 million cubic liters of acid and heavy metals into the Kafue River, causing widespread environmental devastation, water supply shutdowns, and agricultural destruction affecting millions of people.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is met with two weeks of evasive responses

Beaches, mangroves, fish, turtles and manatees. Little by little, oil has coated them all. About two weeks have been enough for the sticky black residue to permeate everything in its path. Its advance has been met with an outcry. Since the first fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico reported the discovery of chapapote (petroleum residue) in their nets on March 2, the progression has been documented by the affected communities.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Iran war risks long-term toxic legacy for people and nature

The US are claiming that they've hit 5,000 sites. So right now, we're just scratching the surface. That's just the tip of the iceberg. The researchers say that figure likely captures only a fraction of the damage from strikes on missile bases to attacks on oil tankers in the Persian Gulf.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Another gasoline leak forces closure of roads in Burlingame's Broadway corridor

Although businesses in the area are open, owners say the string of power outages and leaks has hit them hard. "This is worse than COVID. We can't run a business, we can't make money, we can't pay the bills," said business owner John Kevranian. "All the money we made during the holidays is wiped out. Maybe we should have a state of emergency for the Broadway Burlingame district or the community. This is a catastrophe, a financial catastrophe."
California
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police order evacuations in UK town after potentially hazardous substance found

Police have ordered evacuations in a UK town centre after the discovery of a substance that could be hazardous. Reports were made at around 1pm this afternoon that a potentially hazardous substance had been found inside business premises. A cordon is currently in place in Baxter Gate in Loughborough after the incident. The premises in question, along with others nearby, have been evacuated as a precaution according to Leicestershire Police.
UK news
#train-derailment
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Notoriously hazardous South L.A. oil wells finally plugged after decades of community pressure

State regulators permanently closed the AllenCo Energy drill site in South Los Angeles, plugging 21 wells to prevent dangerous gas leaks and protect community health.
#pge
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
California

PG&E told fire crews they didn't need help shortly before Hayward home exploded

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
California

PG&E told fire crews they didn't need help shortly before Hayward home exploded

California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Evacuations underway as crews respond to gas leak in Alameda, officials say

A gas leak at 5th and Pacific in Alameda prompted evacuations, including Island High School students, PG&E notification, and a shelter-in-place order.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Explosion in Iran's Bandar Abbas caused by gas leak, official says

A gas leak likely caused an explosion that damaged an eight-storey residential building in Bandar Abbas, injuring many and reportedly killing at least one person.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Sunnyvale: Authorities respond Monday to natural gas leak after vehicle collides with residence

A vehicle collided with a house causing a natural gas leak near 700 Winstead Court, triggering nearby evacuations and a school shelter-in-place.
#hazardous-materials
Environment
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Site of Elementary School Was Sprayed With Radioactive Fracking Waste, Worker Warns

Nearly 500 Texas elementary school children play on fields contaminated with tons of illegally dumped radioactive fracking waste that may cause severe bone damage.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Contra Costa Health issues alert after Martinez Refining Company flaring

An internal electrical issue at Martinez Refining caused flaring and odors; monitoring found no public-health risk, while the refinery has a history of pollution violations.
Public health
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

A century of hair samples proves leaded gas ban worked

Lead contamination from leaded gasoline and industrial smelting caused widespread human exposure; scientific hair analysis and health findings drove the rapid phase-out of leaded gasoline.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The debate over fracking in Mexico: Energy sovereignty versus environmental risk

Sheinbaum's government overturned a six-year fracking ban to pursue domestic gas independence, sparking debate over energy sovereignty versus environmental and community risks.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Three people taken to hospital following chemical spill at Trintiy College Dublin

"There was an incident this morning (11am) at the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI) on Pearse Street involving a chemical spill," a spokesperson said. "Three individuals were transferred to St James' Hospital. Dublin Fire Brigade and An Garda Síochána attended the scene but have since left and the situation is under control. "The building is closed for environmental cleaning. We have no further update at this stage."
Environment
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ticking time bomb': Iran's shadow fleet of old tankers risking catastrophic oil spill'

Aged, poorly maintained Iranian shadow-fleet oil tankers operating without identification pose a high risk of catastrophic, costly marine oil spills.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Warning over rise in exploding laughing gas canisters at waste centres

Discarded nitrous oxide cylinders at waste sites have caused explosions that endanger workers and damage energy-from-waste plants.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Supersized dump fire risk report kept from public

A fire risk assessment led to a costly clearance of the Kidlington illegal waste site, but the fire service denied FOI release citing public safety.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Texas firm hit with a record $9.6 million fine after a Gulf of Mexico oil spill

A $9.6 million fine for a 1.1 million-gallon Gulf oil spill is unlikely to deter Third Coast due to its size and financial strength.
Environment
fromTruthout
2 months ago

EPA Proposal Threatens Ability to Block Pipelines, Other Infrastructure Projects

Federal rule restricts states' and tribes' Clean Water Act Section 401 authority to speed permitting for large energy and infrastructure projects.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Clean Harbors (CLH): The Environmental Services Moat is Expanding

Clean Harbors just locked in a $110 million contract for PFAS water filtration at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. This isn't just another project win. It's validation of the company's end-to-end PFAS solution: lab analytics, water filtration, site remediation, and most critically, high-temperature incineration disposal.
Environment
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