Hazard news today
Here are some of the latest hazard news stories from around the world:
Environmental Hazards
- Wildfires rage in Australia: Thousands of firefighters are battling massive wildfires in Australia, with at least 12 people killed and hundreds of homes destroyed. (Source: BBC News)
- Toxic chemicals found in drinking water: A study by the Environmental Working Group found that millions of Americans are drinking water contaminated with toxic chemicals, including PFAS. (Source: CNN)
- Climate change increases flood risk: A new study warns that climate change is increasing the risk of flooding in many parts of the world, with some areas experiencing a 50% increase in flood risk by 2050. (Source: The Guardian)
Industrial Hazards
- Chemical plant explosion in China: An explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China has killed at least 47 people and injured hundreds more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Oil spill in Brazil: A pipeline rupture has caused a massive oil spill in Brazil, with thousands of liters of oil flowing into the Amazon rainforest. (Source: Reuters)
- Factory fire in Bangladesh: A fire at a garment factory in Bangladesh has killed at least 10 people and injured many more. (Source: BBC News)
Transportation Hazards
- Train derailment in India: A passenger train has derailed in eastern India, killing at least 20 people and injuring hundreds more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Plane crash in Iran: A passenger plane has crashed in Iran, killing at least 50 people and injuring many more. (Source: BBC News)
- Road accident in South Africa: A bus has crashed in South Africa, killing at least 20 people and injuring many more. (Source: CNN)
Health Hazards
- Measles outbreak in the US: A measles outbreak has been reported in several states in the US, with over 100 cases confirmed. (Source: CNN)
- Ebola outbreak in the DRC: A new outbreak of Ebola has been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with at least 10 cases confirmed. (Source: BBC News)
- Lyme disease outbreak in Europe: A surge in Lyme disease cases has been reported in several European countries, with experts warning of a potential epidemic. (Source: The Guardian)
These are just a few examples of the latest hazard news stories from around the world.