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Hydrochemistry and fluoride contamination in Ndali-Kasenda crater lakes, Albertine Graben: Assessment based on multivariate statistical approach and human health risk.
Abstract Hydrochemistry of crater lakes (n=15) in the Ndali-Kasenda cluster was deciphered using standard methods of the American Public Health Association to understand the major ion chemistry; spatial distribution, occurrence, and non-carcinogenic health risks due to exposure... Read More
Uganda Volcanoes
Saturday, August 7th, 2021
How sulfuric acid nearly ended up in a Michigan community’s water supply
When you dilute sulfuric acid with water, you get battery acid. That’s what Metro Detroit community of New Baltimore nearly created in its water supply accidentally last month, due to a labeling mishap. New Baltimore Water Plant Superintendent... Read More
United States, Michigan
Thursday, August 5th, 2021
FDA fails to ban ‘forever chemicals’ from food containers, despite known health risks
WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration is again failing to protect consumers from the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. Despite evidence that PFAS from these containers can contaminate the food in them, the FDA... Read More