Friday, July 06, 2018

07/06/18 Environews

Daniel Ross, Truthout: The highly toxic hydrofluoric acid continues to be used as a catalyst at 50 refineries around the US despite the existence of alternatives. If released into the environment, the acid can travel for miles in a lethal ground-hugging cloud, potentially affecting up to 18 million people living around these refineries. Thirty-two refineries have been cited for over 1,000 separate violations of safety rules.

Summer Heat Waves Break Records Across Northern Hemisphere

Jessica Corbett, Common Dreams: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who recently won her Democratic primary to represent New York's deep blue 14th congressional district, is running on a climate platform that is exciting scientists and constituents alike. Although experts believe Ocasio-Cortez's climate plan needs some work, her proposal is seen by many as promising.



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