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Zambia Mining Disaster May Have Been 30-Times Worse Than Estimated
Bloomberg Television· 2025-08-15 06:20
and walk us through what more we know about the scale uh of this incident. Good morning, Jen. So, what we know is that it's far bigger than what had been anticipated or reported by the government.Initially, the government reported only 50,000 tons had been released into the river, but the report by Zara reveals that up to 30 times more was released, which puts it at 1.5% million tons. And to put this into context, this is toxic waste that can fill over 400 Olympic sized swimming pools. And it's not just any ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-13 14:16
Environmental Impact - A waste dam collapse at a Chinese state-owned copper mine in Zambia potentially released 30 times more toxic sludge than initially reported [1] Mining Industry Risk - The incident highlights potential environmental risks associated with waste dam management in the copper mining industry [1]
Two wildfires burn through Grand Canyon National Park
NBC News· 2025-07-14 23:36
Wildfire Situation - Two major wildfires are burning, including the White Sage fire covering almost 50,000 acres and the Dragon Bravo fire [1] - The Dragon Bravo fire caused significant damage, destroying an estimated 70 structures [2] Challenges Faced by Firefighters - Firefighters are facing difficulties due to hot and dry conditions [2] - Conditions are not cooperating, making it very difficult to get resources to help extinguish the flames [3]
Historic Grand Canyon lodge lost to wildfire
NBC News· 2025-07-14 11:51
February from two raging wildfires laying siege to the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Park officials confirming the historic Grand Canyon Lodge was consumed by flames along with park administrative buildings, visitor facilities, and a wastewater treatment plant. The fire at that plant, prompting a release of chlorine gas that can prove deadly.In total, some 50 to 80 structures now confirmed lost. All destroyed by the so-called Dragon Bravo fire, which quickly scorched at least 5,000 acres. and the larger Wh ...