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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Inside the world's most poisonous 'ghost town' as residents abandoned toxic wasteland

Picher, Oklahoma, once a thriving mining town, is now a toxic wasteland, with residents having abandoned it due to dangerous contamination, although it briefly sees visitors during an annual event.

Feb 26 β€’ 04:51 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

Global scope infant food scandal threatens to take producers to court

A group of French families is suing the state and infant formula manufacturers for negligence over toxic contamination issues affecting over 60 countries, including Estonia.

Feb 11 β€’ 22:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Valet says to police that he received instructions from the gym owner on how to treat the pool water via cell phone

The valet involved in the SΓ£o Paulo pool poisoning case admitted to police that he followed instructions from the gym owner on handling pool chemicals, leading to a tragedy where a student died and others were hospitalized.

Feb 10 β€’ 23:51 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Illegal mining 'devours Napo' for more than a decade

Illegal mining is severely impacting Napo, Ecuador, leading to deforestation and the contamination of rivers with toxic substances like mercury and cyanide.

Feb 8 β€’ 14:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Outrage after US Congress votes to slash $125m in funding to replace toxic lead pipes

The US Congress has sparked outrage by voting to cut $125 million in funding for replacing hazardous lead drinking water pipes, affecting several states, especially those with high levels of lead contamination.

Feb 7 β€’ 13:00 UTC

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