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PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Found in Drinking Water of Dozens of U.S. Cities
At a Glance Drinking water samples from 43 out of 44 tested cities contained PFAS.The highest levels were found in Brunswick County, North Carolina.PFAS have been shown to cause health problems in humans. Toxic "forever chemicals" known as perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have been found in the drinking water of dozens of U.S. cities. Some of the highest PFAS levels detected were , including Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans and Bergen County, New Jersey, according to a study from the Environmental...
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Alaska's Shishaldin Volcano Eruption Stained Snow Cover
This before-and-after comparison shows the ash covering snow to the east of the volcano. (NASA) At a Glance Alaska's Shishaldin Volcano sent ash up to 30,000 feet into the atmosphere last weekend.Some of the ash turned nearby snowpack from white to dark gray. Alaska's Shishaldin Volcano stained a large area of snowpack after an eruption last weekend sent ash thousands of feet into the sky. The eruption occurred on Saturday amid clear skies, which made for stunning views of the...
26 Dead in Madagascar Flooding
Rescuers used helicopters to help people trapped by floodwaters in northern Madagascar. (President of the Republic of Madagascar/Facebook) At a Glance 20 people are missing.Residents were being evacuated by boats and helicopters.Up to 11 inches of rain have fallen in some areas. At least 26 people have died and another 20 are missing in the wake of flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in northern Madagascar. Some areas have received as much as 11 inches of rain since Monday,...
The End is Near For Guam's Giant Underwater Tire Pile
Work is underway to remove an artificial made of tires in Guam. Officials say the reef, shown here in this underwater photo, is doing more harm than good. (Guam Environmental Protection Agency) At a Glance The reef includes nearly 2,500 tires.It was built between 1969 and 1973.Officials say it could be contributing to high levels of zinc in local fish. A giant pile of tires in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Guam will be removed, 50 years after...
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