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New Research Shows Disproportionate Rate of Coronavirus Deaths in Polluted Areas

Sun, 2020-09-13 20:17 — mike kraft
New Research Shows Disproportionate Rate of Coronavirus Deaths in Polluted Areas The type of pollution emitted by many chemical plants in Louisiana's industrial corridor is correlated with increased coronavirus deaths, according to new peer-reviewed research from SUNY and… ProPublica

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New Federal Report Warns of Financial Havoc From Climate Change

Fri, 2020-09-11 22:41 — mike kraft

WASHINGTON — A report commissioned by federal regulators overseeing the nation’s commodities markets has concluded that climate change threatens U.S. financial markets, as the costs of wildfires, storms, droughts and floods spread through insurance and mortgage markets, pension funds and other financial institutions.

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Pollution in Hoang Van Thu Paper Stock Company

Wed, 2013-11-06 03:08 — Kathy Gilbeaux

submitted by Le Quang Tien - November 1, 2013

Until visiting Cau river flowing Hoang Van Thu paper stock company, we just can understand thoroughly sufferings of local residents. Stagnant sewage in drains released into lake and smells fetid whenever it is scorching. The polluted situation impacts seriously on health and daily activities of inhabitants who live in and around the company.

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Water Pollution in Cau River, Thai Nguyen

Wed, 2013-11-06 02:51 — Kathy Gilbeaux

submitted by Le Quang Tien - November 1, 2013

In recent years, the economy of our country has been strengthened and developed towards industrialization and modernization. Along with this is the rapid growth of population and urbanization process. This has a positive influence on the development of socio-economy, however, this process also causes considerable pressures on environmental resources in Vietnam. The problems of land, water and air pollution ... has been becoming a great challenge. In which, water pollution, especially pollution in industrial zones, urban areas and factories... is currently one of the frustrating problems.

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