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'Unusual Odor' In NY Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment 'Unusual Odor' In NY Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment
'Unusual Odor' In NY Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment This story has been updated. Environmental officials in New York are investigating multiple reports of strange odors in the air, sparking concerns they may be tied to the chemical train derailment in eastern Ohio, about 40 miles north of Pittsburgh, and its subsequent fire. In a statement to Daily Voice on Friday, Feb. 17, the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said it is responding to reports in the Hudson Valley of an “unusual odor in the air.” “DEC has not received any reports from regulated emissions sources about releases that could contribute to the odors describe…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Shampoo, Conditioner Products Recalled Due To Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical Shampoo, Conditioner Products Recalled Due To Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical
Shampoo, Conditioner Products Recalled Due To Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical A company is recalling a variety of dry conditioner and shampoo spray products from well-known brands after testing found unexpected levels of a carcinogen. On Friday, Dec. 17, Procter & Gamble Company announced the recall of certain aerosol spray products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences and Waterless, along with previously discontinued aerosol dry shampoo products from Old Spice and Hair Food. According to the announcement, the products may have levels of benzene, which can cause cancers, such as leukemia and blood cancer, along with blood disorders.  The company said based on …

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by Nicole Valinote
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48 Long Island Facilities Accused Of Environmental Violations 48 Long Island Facilities Accused Of Environmental Violations
48 Long Island Facilities Accused Of Environmental Violations Dozens of Long Island facilities have been charged with failing to adhere to federal EPA regulations regarding environmentally unsafe underground storage tanks. Federal prosecutors filed an injunction this week against Nassau County for alleged environmental violations at 48 different facilities that will require them to install equipment to assure adequate leak detection across all county facilities.   The settlement also requires Nassau to pay a civil penalty of $427,500. U.S. Attorney Seth DuCharme said that following a 30-day public comment period, the United States will review a…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Two Lysol Products Are First To Be Approved For Killing Virus, EPA Says COVID-19: Two Lysol Products Are First To Be Approved For Killing Virus, EPA Says
Covid-19: Two Lysol Products Are First To Be Approved For Killing Virus, EPA Says Two Lysol disinfectants have received federal approval as being effective against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Lysol Disinfectant Spray and Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist are the first products approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for effectiveness against the virus. Both kill the virus within two minutes after contact, the EPA said. "The EPA is committed to identifying new tools and providing accurate and up-to-date information to help the American public protect themselves and their families from the novel coronavirus," the EPA said in a statement. Lysol has been…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Long Island Drinking Water Has 'By Far' Most Contaminants In NY, Research Group Says Long Island Drinking Water Has 'By Far' Most Contaminants In NY, Research Group Says
Long Island Drinking Water Has 'By Far' Most Contaminants In NY, Research Group Says Long Island has "by far" the most detections of emerging contaminants found in drinking water of any other region in New York, said a review by New York Public Interest Research Group. The May 28 "What's in My Water" report concludes that nearly 16 million New Yorkers are served by water systems that detected one or more UCMR3 ( Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule) contaminants. The report says it is unclear if certain detections are health concerns but cited some detected contaminants that are above the Environmental Protection Agency health advisory levels. Long Island had …

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by Donna Christopher