Tag: Health Hazards
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Governor issues health advisory for wildfire smoke affecting much of Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis and state health officials urged Coloradans on Wednesday to monitor air quality and limit outdoor activity as wildfire smoke spread across the state. Officials at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment are closely tracking conditions that can shift rapidly with fire activity, wind and weather. Coloradans should check the Air…
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Weld County gas well blowout evacuees still can’t return home
Chevron is housing evacuees and cleanup continues
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Suncor malfunction released excessive air pollutants, health agency reports
A malfunction at the Suncor Refinery in Commerce City resulted in “significant” air pollution Saturday, the state health agency announced, with elevated levels of air pollutants that can impact health expected to last throughout the day. The state health department’s Air Pollution Control Division found levels of sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide in excess of…