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In wake of Harvey, chemical plant explosions present new health hazards

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Sep 2, 2017
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Early Thursday, as the Houston area begins its recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, a series of explosions at a nearby chemical plant introduced new public health hazards to an already dangerous s...

Intersex fish found in Pennsylvania rivers, sparks chemical tests

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Jul 7, 2014
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Government authorities have begun sampling for chemical contaminants after discovering intersex fish in three of Pennsylvania's major rivers. In Susquehanna, Delaware and Ohio river basins, some male fish ha...

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