Tag: Chemical

Chemical spill from overturned tanker truck shuts down eastbound lanes of I-70

Eastbound lanes of I-70 through Kansas City closed Friday afternoon after a tanker truck carrying plant chemicals overturned on the highway. The truck overturned around 12:45 p.m. at I-70 and I-435, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins, a spokesperson for the Kansas City Fire Department. It was filled with a plant growth enhancement chemical similar […]

Portland Water District joins lawsuit against forever chemical manufacturers

Jun. 4—Maine’s largest water district has filed a lawsuit against Dupont, 3M and other manufacturers of so-called forever chemicals to hold them responsible for the cost of testing and treating polluted wastewater. “Protecting public health, safety, and the environment is (our) top priority,” said general manager Seth Garrison. “By taking legal action against manufacturers of […]