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Environment
At least 16 people killed during Hurricane Milton cleanup in Florida
Streets flooded with debris from Hurricane Milton in Siesta Key, Florida, where the storm made landfall. Florida officials announced Friday that the death toll from Hurricane Milton had risen to at least 16 as residents began the painful process of putting their lives and homes back together. Nearly 2.5 million homes and businesses are still without power, and some areas…
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Improved monitoring of mine remediation: selenium isotopes are a good indicator of cleanup operations
Credit: Canadian Light Source A new testing technique developed using synchrotron light could significantly improve the way we monitor the effectiveness of remediation practices to remove selenium contamination from mining activities. Selenium is a naturally occurring nutrient that humans and animals need in small amounts to maintain good health. However, exposure to higher concentrations can cause neurological problems in humans…
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