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Colorado Landfills Contain Radioactive Substances From Oil Sector

Colorado Landfills Contain Radioactive Substances From Oil Sector

Authored by Zainab Calcuttawala via OilPrice.com,

Landfills in Colorado have begun to fill their space with low-level radioactive substances from oil and gas activities, state health officials have said, according to the local news site the Daily Camera.

After a series of meetings with local officials, state authorities have concluded that unknown amounts of radioactive material have been stored at landfills throughout the state.

"Thousands Could Die" - Puerto Rico Scrambles To Evacuate River Valley As Dam Fails

"Thousands Could Die" - Puerto Rico Scrambles To Evacuate River Valley As Dam Fails

Days after Hurricane Maria passed over the island and made its way west toward the Dominican Republican, Puerto Rico is still struggling with the initial response to the storm – rescuing people stranded in remote villages, and moving thousands into government shelters. Meanwhile the island's first responders are making due without electricity, gas or cell phone service after the storm dealt a knockout blow to its infrastructure.

Earthquake Detected Near North Korea Nuclear Test Site; China "Suspects Explosion"

Earthquake Detected Near North Korea Nuclear Test Site; China "Suspects Explosion"

In what may be the latest major escalation involving North Korea - and potentially the nation's 7th nuclear test - China's earthquake administration said it detected a magnitude 3.5 earthquake in North Korea, which it suspects "was caused by an explosion", raising fears that the rogue state has tested another nuclear bomb.

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