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5,000 People Converge in Unauthorized Gathering at Arizona's Tonto National Forest
More than 5,000 people attended an unauthorized gathering in the Tonto National National Forest in Arizona on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Tonto National Forest via Facebook) At a Glance Authorities referred to the event as an "illegal Facebook meet-up."Visitor violations included driving under the influence, speeding and illegal use of fireworks.One person was injured. Thousands of people converged on a section of Arizona's Tonto National Forest Saturday night for an unauthorized gathering that officials said led to numerous violations, vehicle...
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Tampa Bay's Vital Seagrass Beds Could Be Endangered by Piney Point Wastewater Discharge
At a Glance Tampa Bay has had great success in restoring seagrass beds.Algae blooms caused by the nutrient-rich wastewater could block the sun and cause the beds to die.The phosphate wastewater being pumped into the bay also threatens fish and other wildlife. It may take weeks or months for the full effects of the Piney Point phosphate wastewater discharge on Tampa Bay to be known. One of the biggest worries is what the nutrient-rich water is doing to vital seagrass...
Draining of Piney Point Phosphate Wastewater Into Tampa Bay Races Ahead
At a Glance Pumps added at the leaking retention pond can increase flow to 75 to 100 million gallons a day.A U.S. congressman who flew over the area said he thought he saw algae blooms in Tampa Bay on Monday morning.An evacuation order remained in place for more than 300 homes near the old fertilizer plant. A crew from the Army Corps of Engineers and a representative of the Environmental Protection Agency have joined efforts to prevent the total collapse...
Toll from Tropical Cyclone Seroja Climbs in Indonesia; Dozens Still Missing
At a Glance At least 113 people have been killed by landslides and flooding in Indonesia and East Timor.Landslide debris has hampered search and rescue missions.Tropical Cyclone Seroja is expected to affect the islands for several days. Using everything from giant backhoes to bare hands, rescuers frantically dug through mud and debris Tuesday searching for more than 20 people buried by a landslide in eastern Indonesia. The landslide on Lembata island killed at least 16 people when torrential rain caused...
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