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The health risks brought by Tropical Storm Harvey
The flooding in Texas and Louisiana pose major health and environmental risks to the region. Explosions were reported at a chemical plant just outside Houston, sending plumes of smoke into the air. That’s not to mention mosquitos, mold, and the potential for contaminated drinking water.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readThe flooding in Texas and Louisiana pose major health and environmental risks to the region. Explosions were reported at a chemical plant just outside Houston, sending plumes of smoke into the air. That’s not to mention mosquitos, mold, and the potential for contaminated drinking water.
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What are the ongoing threats to health, safety and shelter after Harvey?- 0:00The health risks brought by Tropical Storm HarveyYou’re reading this
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The full episode
1 of 5What are the ongoing threats to health, safety and shelter after Harvey?- 0:00The health risks brought by Tropical Storm HarveyYou’re reading this
- 10:02How will Texans without flood insurance fix their homes?
- 16:57California considers letting low level sex offenders off the lifetime registry
- 29:17Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's rise in conservative politics
- 37:40Who owns your personal info online?