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Toxic Runoff

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environment1 year ago

"The Great British Baking Show Threatened by Toxic Tire Runoff"

Toxic runoff from roads surrounding the Welford Park Estate, where the 'Great British Baking Show' tent is erected, is polluting streams and rivers in the area, with the River Lambourn being particularly affected. The runoff contains oil, chemicals, and rubber particulates from car and truck tires, posing a threat to the local ecology. Despite the identification of over 1,000 high-risk areas, only 30 have been slated for mitigation measures by National Highways, raising concerns about the future impact of increasing tire and brake particulates from larger electric cars on waterways.

environment2 years ago

Efforts to Prevent Toxic Runoff and Clear Debris in Post-Wildfire Maui

The extreme wildfire in Lahaina, Maui, has destroyed thousands of homes and buildings, and now the cleanup efforts face the challenge of preventing toxic fire debris from contaminating the ocean. With coral reefs located just offshore, the ecosystem is highly vulnerable to runoff. State and federal agencies are installing barriers and monitoring equipment to measure the impact on the reefs, but the toll is uncertain due to the rarity of such extreme fires near tropical reefs. Marine experts are concerned about heavy metals and chemicals entering the ocean's food chain and harming the coral reef, especially as ocean temperatures rise due to climate change.