Environmental Health

February 22, 2023

WHOI Webinar: Hydrothermal Vents! Exploring Hot Springs on the Deep Seafloor

Join Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to hear what scientists have learned about hydrothermal vents that form in volcanic regions on the ocean bottom and the surprising organisms that thrive there — and what they can teach us about the origins of life on Earth. 7:30-8:30 p.m. ET.

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14 Million Americans Live Near Plants Emitting Cancer-Causing Gas: Report

"Emissions of a colorless, carcinogenic gas produced by facilities that sterilize medical equipment disproportionately affect low-income and minority neighborhoods but pose a risk to more than 14 million Americans, according to a report released Tuesday by the Union of Concerned Scientists."

Source: The Hill, 02/09/2023

"Toxic Fumes Are Released From Burning Train That Derailed in Ohio"

"A rail operator on Monday released toxic fumes from several derailed train cars that it said were at risk of exploding in East Palestine, Ohio, after the authorities ordered residents on both sides of the state’s border with Pennsylvania to evacuate to avoid a deadly threat."

Source: NYTimes, 02/07/2023

Road Salt Spreading a Slippery Slope to Water Pollution

With wintry conditions still present in much of the country, there’s an important local story for environmental reporters to chase. No, not climate change this time. It’s salt. Road salt can end up in bodies of water, damaging the environment and risking human health. TipSheet offers a dash of background and a good dose of questions to ask, plus story ideas and resources to flavor your reporting with.

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