"Short-term exposure to cement dust is known to cause irritation to lungs and eyes, and long-term exposure can cause serious illness including silicosis."
"This grant has provided the impetus to develop and nurture our garden space. It has encouraged service users and staff to spend time in nature, even during the darker, colder months of winter."
The Chernobyl disaster resulted in permanent displacement and contamination, creating a 30-kilometre exclusion zone around the plant that will remain uninhabitable for 20,000 years.
Rep. Sam Liccardo warns the cuts to FEMA's $50M BRIC grant threaten disaster preparedness efforts in Pacifica, especially in addressing coastal erosion and protecting the aging seawall.
The bill SB1976, introduced by Senator Bryan Hughes, aims to require wastewater testing for certain urinary metabolites, including hormones and mifepristone, to mitigate concerns over endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
