Members phkrause Posted April 20 Members Share Posted April 20 California sets long-awaited drinking water limit on ‘Erin Brockovich’ contaminant California regulators voted Wednesday to establish a drinking water limit on hexavalent chromium, a toxic chemical compound made infamous by the movie “Erin Brockovich.” Read more. Why this matters: The rule is the first in the nation to specifically target the heavy metal, known as chromium-6, and is expected to reduce the number of cancer and kidney disease cases from long-term ingestion, state officials say. While scientists have known for decades that inhaling chromium-6 can cause lung cancer, it was uncertain for a long time whether ingestion could cause cancer, too. Studies by the National Toxicology Program changed that. Rodents that drank water with high levels of chromium–6 over two years developed intestinal and oral cancer, results showed. The standard could inspire other states to adopt their own. However, some public water providers warned that with the new standard customers will pay more for water and the financial burden will disproportionately fall on disadvantaged communities. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Here’s why experts don’t think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai’s downpour Earth Day: How a senator’s idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet New York moves to update its fracking ban to include liquid carbon-dioxide as well as water Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 22 Author Members Share Posted April 22 "Forever chemicals" found in North Texas water supply Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axios Dallas and Fort Worth are among several North Texas cities with more "forever chemicals" in their drinking water than the first-ever limits set by the U.S. government. Why it matters: Exposure to harmful synthetic chemicals has been linked to severe health issues, including an increased risk of cancer. In Texas, 49 public water utility systems have reported surpassing new limits to the chemicals, per a Texas Tribune analysis. The big picture: This month, the Environmental Protection Agency announced new rules limiting five synthetic compounds in a class of chemicals collectively known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The rules require public water systems to monitor their supply for the chemicals. The utilities have five years to enact solutions to reduce PFAS. Be smarter: PFAS have been prevalent since the 1940s, particularly in nonstick cookware and other fire-resistant and oil-repellent products. State of play: Chemical manufacturer 3M will begin paying billions to public water systems this year as part of a settlement over drinking water contamination. Dallas and Fort Worth were among the cities that objected last year to class-action settlements with 3M and DuPont, saying the agreements absolved the companies of wastewater and property cleanup. Zoom in: Arlington, Cockrell Hill, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Grapevine, Haltom City, Irving, Lake Worth, Seagoville, Terrell and Weatherford are also among the Texas water systems reporting forever chemicals above the new standard. What they're doing: Fort Worth is studying how to upgrade its water treatment facilities to remove forever chemicals. The city council will likely vote this summer on adding activated carbon filtration systems to some water treatment plants with higher levels of forever chemicals, per the Fort Worth Report. The bottom line: PFAS will never naturally degrade, meaning it's up to cities and water filtration systems to remove them from the drinking supply. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 23 Author Members Share Posted April 23 Children of Flint water crisis make change as young environmental and health activists FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Their childhood memories are still vivid: warnings against drinking or cooking with tap water, enduring long lines for cases of water, washing from buckets filled with heated, bottled water. And for some, stomach aches, skin rashes and hair loss. https://apnews.com/article/flint-water-crisis-youth-activists-10-year-anniversary-2e2c8605bf94631ba878d95a1b53bf5e? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted Saturday at 09:25 PM Author Members Share Posted Saturday at 09:25 PM 📚 Flint's 10-year crisis Cover: Rowman & Littlefield "We the Poisoned," a new book timed to the 10th anniversary of the Flint water crisis, reveals "the real story behind how the government poisoned a major American city — and how they are actively getting away with it." Investigative journalist Jordan Chariton includes stunning details of a last-minute attempt by the city's water plant manager to avert what turned into a lead poisoning disaster. Zoom in: The Michigan city switched the source of its water supply to save money on April 25, 2014 — unleashing one of America's largest public health crises. "In a state that could decide who wins the White House — and a majority Black city Democrats depend on for turnout — Flint is one to watch in November," the book announcement says. Javelin's Matt Latimer, who represents Chariton, said: "This book is a passion project for me. I grew up in Flint and watched my family live with the effects of this catastrophe." More on the book. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted Tuesday at 12:46 AM Author Members Share Posted Tuesday at 12:46 AM More than a dozen military families in Hawaii spark trial over 2021 jet fuel leak that tainted water HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. government said Monday it took responsibility for jet fuel that leaked into a Navy water system serving 93,000 people in 2021, but attorneys dispute whether the families who are suing were exposed to enough tainted water to make them sick. https://apnews.com/article/hawaii-water-jet-fuel-navy-leak-trial-1cc4a35afe5174e8417c94adb54b90aa? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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