Destruction of Ukraine dam triggered toxic ‘time bomb,’ researchers say
The destruction of Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam in June 2023 exposed lake bed sediment containing more than 90,000 tons of toxic ...
'A ticking time bomb': Missouri town reels more than 4 months after lithium battery plant fire
The fire in Fredericktown happened Oct. 30, 2024. The Critical Mineral Recovery plant opened in October 2023. Following the fire, people nearby found dead fish in creeks. Royer doesn’t see it as an ...
NYC neighborhood could become ‘mini Chernobyl’ if new battery buildings are built: residents
Marine Park residents fear two planned battery-storage facilities could turn their neighborhood into a “miniature Chernobyl” — with the potential for toxic chemical leaks and major fire hazards.