As the “apocalyptic” floodwaters in Houston and other parts of east Texas have been rising thanks to Hurricane Harvey, media attention has been largely focused on the immediate human impact, such as displacement and property damage. However, with much of Houston underwater, the environmental impact – and its short- and long-term effects on public health – deserve substantial attention as well.
If you thought weaponized weather and Hurricane Harvey was bad, wait until you hear about NASA's plan for supervolcanos...
NASA Proposes $3.5 Billion Plan…
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(ANTIMEDIA) — Though the Red Cross has a historical reputation for providing relief to victims of natural disasters and other emergencies, the organization’s practices have tarnished its name over the last few years.
The owner of a flooded-out chemical plant in Crosby said early Thursday it received reports of explosions at the plant.
Arkema Inc. said the Harris County Emergency Operations Center notified the company at 2 a.m. Thursday of explosions and black smoke coming from its Crosby plant, which was inundated by Hurricane Harvey’s floodwaters.
But the Harris County sheriff Thursday morning described the incident as a chemical reaction, not an explosion.
He said, "I don't believe in instant karma, but this kinda feels like it for Texas. Hopefully, this will help them realize the GOP doesn't care about them." [...]
Anytime you put profit over people in ANYTHING, you risk disaster.-Dayna Steele, candidate Texas CD-3630,000 Texans may wind up in shelters. Ten have already been confirmed dead from Hurricane Harvey. Flooding is getting worse, damaged refineries could be spewing toxic fumes, and the public health consequences of the storm are still beginning to make themselves felt. Is it fair to blame the storm on the bribed politicians-- primarily but not exclusively-- who have found it convenient to deny and denigrate the science around Climate Change? You bet it is.
Slashing prices, offensive festivals and nuclear Harvey + this day in history w/Lenin shot and our song of the day by Warm Digits on your Morning Monarchy for August 30, 2017.
Exclusive: The flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey has left thousands homeless in the greater Houston area but there also is rising concern about a biological lab in Galveston that houses deadly diseases, notes Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Concern is…Read more →
I had not intended to write anything about Hurricane Harvey in this week's blogs, but felt compelled to do so because of an odd…
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