City of Superior and Husky Energy officials said they are examining whether to continue using hydrogen fluoride at Superior’s Husky Refinery after Thursday’s asphalt fire burned within 200 feet of the tank containing the dangerous gas. But the officials stopped short of making a commitment during a press conference Monday at the refinery. “The only […]
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AQMD panel wants safety measures, but no ban, to cope with hazardous refinery chemical
Air quality regulators have backed away from a proposal to ban use of a toxic chemical at two Southern California refineries, citing the potential loss of jobs and economic harm. Instead, they are researching potential new safety measures to keep an accidental release of hydrofluoric acid from endangering people who live in densely populated neighborhoods […]
Questions mount over Superior refinery’s use of hydrogen fluoride
Environmental monitoring is continuing Sunday after an explosion and series of fires at Husky Energy’s oil refinery caused a temporary evacuation Thursday. Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the company continue to monitor air and water quality around the refinery. So far, there appear to be no health […]
Air, Water Monitoring Continues After Superior Refinery Explosion, Fires
Officials Say No Health Concerns Detected Environmental monitoring is continuing Sunday after an explosion and series of fires at Husky Energy’s oil refinery caused a temporary evacuation last Thursday. Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the company continue to monitor air and water quality around the refinery. So […]
Raft River schools can receive dental sealants
RAFT RIVER — Raft River elementary and middle schools are scheduled to receive free dental sealants and fluoride varnish to help prevent cavities, as part of Delta Dental of Idaho’s Grins-on-the-Go program. • Raft River Elementary: beginning May 1 — first- and second-graders • Raft River Middle: beginning May 1 — seventh- and eighth-graders Dental […]
Bliss schools get dental sealants
BLISS — Bliss elementary and middle schools are scheduled to receive free dental sealants and fluoride varnish to help prevent cavities, as part of Delta Dental of Idaho’s Grins-on-the-Go program. • Bliss Elementary: beginning May 8 — first- and second-graders • Bliss Middle: beginning May 8 — seventh- and eighth-graders Dental sealants fill the deep grooves […]
Superior refinery: Smoke plume from burning asphalt likely was toxic
At the height of the Husky Energy oil refinery fire Thursday, as a massive plume of smoke billowed into the sky for miles, Superior Mayor Jim Paine was asked by reporters if the air was safe for people. Yes, the mayor said, later repeating his claim. While Paine may have been right that the air […]
Interview with Bamidele Omotowa: “uranium fluoride waste… contained about 25 percent valuable fluorine”
Bamidele Omotowa is a Nigerian U.S.-based Chemist, Nuclear Scientist, and Co-Founder of Pearlhill Technologies. In this second part of his interview with Bunmi Fatoye-Matory, he speaks on his American experience and challenges Diaspora Nigerians and scientists face trying to help national development. PT: Tell us about your American journey. Omotowa: I was appointed as a Senior Research […]
After a ‘very scary day,’ Superior now getting back to normal
Thousands began returning to their homes; cause unknown? SUPERIOR, WIS. — The refinery explosion and massive asphalt fire that injured 13 people and caused entire neighborhoods to flee this Lake Superior city lasted less than a day thanks to thousands of gallons of specialized foam, trained firefighters equipped with the right gear and a fire […]
Your Getting Too Much Fluoride, Proponents Warn
Because fluoride overdose is a new concern, Zohoori and Maguire in the British Dental Journal (Feb 23, 2018) suggest that manufacturers use non-fluoridated water in food processing and that food and beverage labels include fluoride content. Fluoride, touted as decay preventive, is added to most US water supplies. This means fluoride is also flowing into foods and beverages made with […]