Texas regulators grapple with a growing problem: old oil wells leaking polluted water
In arid West Texas, water seeps and bubbles from old wells, sometimes carrying oil, brackish water or other pollutants to the surface.
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Britain's gas storage levels 'concerningly low' after cold snap
Britain's gas storage levels are "concerningly low" with less than a week of demand available, the operator of the country's largest gas storage site has warned. Plunging temperatures and high ...
Bloomberg L.P.19d
Burning Teslas in LA Add to Toxic Mix Hindering Wildfire Cleanup
Lithium batteries from Tesla Inc., along with those from other carmakers, have added to the mix of toxic materials requiring specialized removal in the wake of the fires, delaying the fire victims ...
Los Angeles Times19d
Monterey County officials call Moss Landing lithium battery storage fire a ‘wake-up call’
The lithium ion batteries stored at the site can release toxic gases if ignited. Experts say that includes heavy metals and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS ...
imdb.com19d
The Book of Henry review – a toxic swamp of cynicism and manipulation
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USA Today20d
Toxic fallout from LA fires will damage both land and sea
The wildfires of the past two weeks will leave Los Angeles with an unprecedented environmental catastrophe that will linger for years, experts say, from the toxic ash settling in backyards and ...
dw20d
Why UK gas storage levels are 'concerningly low'
Why are the UK's gas stocks so low? Going into the fall, Britain's gas storage facilities were only a maximum of two-thirds full, compared to Germany and Poland, which had filled their tanks to ...
thecooldown20d
High-tech camera exposes toxic fumes spewing from common kitchen device: '[Looked] like my whole kitchen was on fire'
When breathed in, these toxic gases and volatile organic compounds can exacerbate and cause health issues such as asthma and cancer. Only 3 of the 17 houses tested by Beyond Toxics showed exposure ...
International Business Times20d
Gas Prices Rise Over 4 Percent, Creating Most Of Recent Inflation
Gas pump at a Valero gas station in Austin, Texas. Valero Energy Corp. is scheduled to release third quarter earnings later this week. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Gas prices saw a notable increase ...
Law20d
‘Facebook’s Descent Into Toxic Masculinity’ Prompts Stanford Professor to Drop Meta as Client
A Stanford Law professor this week terminated his representation of Meta Platforms in a major copyright case, citing his objection to “Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook’s descent into toxic ...
philstar.com20d
Marcos signs law to develop natural gas industry
MANILA, Philippines — A measure batting for the development of the country’s natural gas resources has been signed into law. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the Philippine Natural Gas ...
Naples Daily News20d
Move over iguanas. There's a new invasive species moving into Florida, the Asian swamp eel
Heads up Florida. Say hello to your new neighbor, the Asian swamp eel. The swamp eel is one of the latest — and unwelcome — invasive species seen in the Sunshine State and officials want the ...