Zambia seeks further compensation from China for toxic copper mine spill

Zambia's government is pushing for additional compensation from Sino-Metals Leach Zambia, a Chinese-owned copper mine, following a toxic spill in February. The spill, caused by the collapse of a waste dam at the mine, released highly acidic materials contaminated with heavy metals into a major river... [More info]

#WhitewaterTownship. #Ohio, chemical leak: Evacuation orders remain in place as crews work overnight following chemical leak

"EMA officials say the leak is not from a train derailment but a #train car that has a valve open, releasing #styrene gas. It is still not known what led to the leak."

by Emily Sanderson
9/25/2024

WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP, Ohio — "A dangerous chemical leak in Whitewater Township has prompted an evacuation order for people in the area, according to Hamilton County emergency management and fire officials.

"The leak is happening near State Route 128 and U.S. 50, near the Great Miami River in western Hamilton County.

"Hamilton County EMA states that per Whitewater Fire officials, a 'dangerous chemical leak' occurred near State Route 128 and U.S. 50.

"In an update Wednesday morning, officials say they are continuing to maintain a half-mile evacuation zone for public safety and saying roads will be closed for an 'undetermined amount of time.'

"Authorities say crews worked overnight to put water on the car, but have not yet removed it from tracks.

"In Wednesday's update, officials did not provide specifics on what they're seeing in air quality or water samples, saying that they're being monitored.":

https://www.wlwt.com/article/chemical-leak-hazmat-state-route-128-shelter-in-place/62353528

#WaterIsLife #AirIsLife #ToxicSpill

Joinville: Acid spill covers Brazil river in thick white foam
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-latin-america-68138208

"Sulfonic acid, which can cause serious harm to human health, has leaked into the Rio Seco in Joinville, southern Brazil."

Uhm, no doubt it harms plants and other animals too. Why not say so?

#Nature #Environment #Pollution #Contamination #ToxicSpill #Brazil

There's No #ToxicSpill #Conspiracy. This Happens Constantly in America
According to data compiled by USA Today from federal reports, there have been more than 5,000 #hazardous #chemical spills from #trains over the past decade.
In three states, North Carolina, Ohio and Washington alone, found 1610 crashes involving #hazardousmaterials between 2013-2017.

https://www.vice.com/en/article/k7b4qa/east-palestine-derail-toxic-conspiracy