Environment

EPA Announces Action on Methylene Chloride

On May 10, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced upcoming actions on methylene chloride, a chemical that can be used for paint stripping. The Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which amended the Toxic Substances...

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More Than 40 Killed in Kenya Dam Collapse

At least 40 people were killed when a dam in Kenya's Rift Valley burst late Wednesday following days of heavy rains.
Water swept away numerous homes, farms and businesses after breaking through the Patel Dam in Solai, about 180 kilometers...

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USGS: Explosive Eruptions Possible at Hawaii Volcano

The eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano could intensify in the coming weeks, possibly spraying boulders, rocks and ash for miles around, the U.S. Geological Survey said Wednesday.

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New Report Looks at Past Disasters to Prepare for the Future

The great disasters of the past – like the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD or the hurricane that devastated Santo Domingo in 1930 – can provide valuable lessons to help governments and institutions increase the resilience of communities in the face of...

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