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Star Explosion Reveals New Space Ingredients

Handout - Scientists have spotted chlorine and potassium hiding inside the remains of a blown-up star for the first time. Using Japan’s XRISM space telescope, they found these elements inside the giant cloud of debris left behind by the supernova called Cassiopeia A. The explosion happened about 11,000 light-years from Earth, but it is still giving up new secrets today. The find shows how stars don’t just light up the sky, they also make many of the elements that help build planets and life. Even long after a star explodes, it can still teach us something new about the universe. This discovery was published in a scientific paper on December 4 this year, and the image was released on January 28, 2024, using data from NASA’s Chandra telescope along with Hubble, Webb and Spitzer. Photo by Image credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO; Optical: NASA/ESA/STScI; IR: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Milisavljevic et al., NASA/JPL/CalTech; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/J. Schmidt and K. Arcand via ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Chlorine Gas Leak Forces Evacuation at Guy’s Hospital in London

A chlorine gas leak at Guy’s Hospital in London on Thursday, August 14, forced the evacuation of over 150 people. Four were hospitalized after inhaling the gas.

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US: Chemical Fire In Conyers Creates Haze And Chlorine Odor In Nearby Cities 3

A fire broke out at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers, east of Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday morning, September 29 prompting evacuation orders for nearby residents, while others were advised to shelter in place. The fire created a dense smoke haze and a strong chlorine odor in nearby cities, raising concerns among residents.

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US: Chemical Fire In Conyers Creates Haze And Chlorine Odor In Nearby Cities

A fire broke out at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers, east of Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday morning, September 29 prompting evacuation orders for nearby residents, while others were advised to shelter in place. The fire created a dense smoke haze and a strong chlorine odor in nearby cities, raising concerns among residents.

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US: Chemical Fire In Conyers Creates Haze And Chlorine Odor In Nearby Cities 2

A fire broke out at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers, east of Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday morning, September 29 prompting evacuation orders for nearby residents, while others were advised to shelter in place. The fire created a dense smoke haze and a strong chlorine odor in nearby cities, raising concerns among residents.

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHOLERA-OUTBREAK-SANITATION

(231120) -- HARARE, Nov. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A health worker treats a sample of water with chlorine in Kuwadzana, a suburb west of Harare, Zimbabwe, on Nov. 19, 2023. Zimbabwe's capital city, Harare, recorded more than half of the reported national suspected cholera cases on Friday as the pandemic continues to spread across the country, according to official figures. TO GO WITH "Cholera tightens grip on Zimbabwean capital city" (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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BOTSWANA-MAHALAPYE-CHINESE PROJECT-WATER SUPPLY

(230916) -- GABORONE, Sept. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 12, 2023 shows a view of a water treatment plant in Mahalapye, Botswana. Mahalapye, located approximately 200 kilometers north of Gaborone, capital city of Botswana, has long grappled with water supply challenges. In the past, the local water treatment plant had a daily capacity of 16 mega liters, falling short of the 20 mega liters demanded by residents. In 2022, an upgrade project overseen by China State Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (CSCEC) in Botswana was successfully completed. This initiative introduced a new facility with an 18 mega-liter capacity, substantially boosting the plant's daily maximum output to 34 mega liters. The newly installed purifying tank not only reduces maintenance costs and saves energy, but also improved water quality with the addition of activated carbon filtration and chlorine dioxide disinfection processes. This upgrade has significantly improved water supply and quality in Mahalapy

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BOTSWANA-MAHALAPYE-CHINESE PROJECT-WATER SUPPLY

(230916) -- GABORONE, Sept. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Employees of China State Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (CSCEC) patrol a water treatment plant in Mahalapye, Botswana, Sept. 12, 2023. Mahalapye, located approximately 200 kilometers north of Gaborone, capital city of Botswana, has long grappled with water supply challenges. In the past, the local water treatment plant had a daily capacity of 16 mega liters, falling short of the 20 mega liters demanded by residents. In 2022, an upgrade project overseen by CSCEC in Botswana was successfully completed. This initiative introduced a new facility with an 18 mega-liter capacity, substantially boosting the plant's daily maximum output to 34 mega liters. The newly installed purifying tank not only reduces maintenance costs and saves energy, but also improved water quality with the addition of activated carbon filtration and chlorine dioxide disinfection processes. This upgrade has significantly improved water supply and quality in Mahalapye, benefiting it

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BOTSWANA-MAHALAPYE-CHINESE PROJECT-WATER SUPPLY

(230916) -- GABORONE, Sept. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 12, 2023 shows a view of a water treatment plant in Mahalapye, Botswana. Mahalapye, located approximately 200 kilometers north of Gaborone, capital city of Botswana, has long grappled with water supply challenges. In the past, the local water treatment plant had a daily capacity of 16 mega liters, falling short of the 20 mega liters demanded by residents. In 2022, an upgrade project overseen by China State Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (CSCEC) in Botswana was successfully completed. This initiative introduced a new facility with an 18 mega-liter capacity, substantially boosting the plant's daily maximum output to 34 mega liters. The newly installed purifying tank not only reduces maintenance costs and saves energy, but also improved water quality with the addition of activated carbon filtration and chlorine dioxide disinfection processes. This upgrade has significantly improved water supply and quality in Mahalapy

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BOTSWANA-MAHALAPYE-CHINESE PROJECT-WATER SUPPLY

(230916) -- GABORONE, Sept. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A student washes her dining utensils at a public school in Mahalapye, Botswana, Sept. 12, 2023. Mahalapye, located approximately 200 kilometers north of Gaborone, capital city of Botswana, has long grappled with water supply challenges. In the past, the local water treatment plant had a daily capacity of 16 mega liters, falling short of the 20 mega liters demanded by residents. In 2022, an upgrade project overseen by China State Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (CSCEC) in Botswana was successfully completed. This initiative introduced a new facility with an 18 mega-liter capacity, substantially boosting the plant's daily maximum output to 34 mega liters. The newly installed purifying tank not only reduces maintenance costs and saves energy, but also improved water quality with the addition of activated carbon filtration and chlorine dioxide disinfection processes. This upgrade has significantly improved water supply and quality in Mahalapye, benefit

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BOTSWANA-MAHALAPYE-CHINESE PROJECT-WATER SUPPLY

(230916) -- GABORONE, Sept. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 12, 2023 shows a part of a purifying tank at a water treatment plant in Mahalapye, Botswana. Mahalapye, located approximately 200 kilometers north of Gaborone, capital city of Botswana, has long grappled with water supply challenges. In the past, the local water treatment plant had a daily capacity of 16 mega liters, falling short of the 20 mega liters demanded by residents. In 2022, an upgrade project overseen by China State Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (CSCEC) in Botswana was successfully completed. This initiative introduced a new facility with an 18 mega-liter capacity, substantially boosting the plant's daily maximum output to 34 mega liters. The newly installed purifying tank not only reduces maintenance costs and saves energy, but also improved water quality with the addition of activated carbon filtration and chlorine dioxide disinfection processes. This upgrade has significantly improved water supply and qualit

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BOTSWANA-MAHALAPYE-CHINESE PROJECT-WATER SUPPLY

(230916) -- GABORONE, Sept. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students wash dining utensils at a public school in Mahalapye, Botswana, Sept. 12, 2023. Mahalapye, located approximately 200 kilometers north of Gaborone, capital city of Botswana, has long grappled with water supply challenges. In the past, the local water treatment plant had a daily capacity of 16 mega liters, falling short of the 20 mega liters demanded by residents. In 2022, an upgrade project overseen by China State Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (CSCEC) in Botswana was successfully completed. This initiative introduced a new facility with an 18 mega-liter capacity, substantially boosting the plant's daily maximum output to 34 mega liters. The newly installed purifying tank not only reduces maintenance costs and saves energy, but also improved water quality with the addition of activated carbon filtration and chlorine dioxide disinfection processes. This upgrade has significantly improved water supply and quality in Mahalapye, benefiting its

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BOTSWANA-MAHALAPYE-CHINESE PROJECT-WATER SUPPLY

(230916) -- GABORONE, Sept. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students wash dining utensils at a public school in Mahalapye, Botswana, Sept. 12, 2023. Mahalapye, located approximately 200 kilometers north of Gaborone, capital city of Botswana, has long grappled with water supply challenges. In the past, the local water treatment plant had a daily capacity of 16 mega liters, falling short of the 20 mega liters demanded by residents. In 2022, an upgrade project overseen by China State Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (CSCEC) in Botswana was successfully completed. This initiative introduced a new facility with an 18 mega-liter capacity, substantially boosting the plant's daily maximum output to 34 mega liters. The newly installed purifying tank not only reduces maintenance costs and saves energy, but also improved water quality with the addition of activated carbon filtration and chlorine dioxide disinfection processes. This upgrade has significantly improved water supply and quality in Mahalapye, benefiting its

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BOTSWANA-MAHALAPYE-CHINESE PROJECT-WATER SUPPLY

(230916) -- GABORONE, Sept. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 12, 2023 shows a view inside a water treatment plant in Mahalapye, Botswana. Mahalapye, located approximately 200 kilometers north of Gaborone, capital city of Botswana, has long grappled with water supply challenges. In the past, the local water treatment plant had a daily capacity of 16 mega liters, falling short of the 20 mega liters demanded by residents. In 2022, an upgrade project overseen by China State Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (CSCEC) in Botswana was successfully completed. This initiative introduced a new facility with an 18 mega-liter capacity, substantially boosting the plant's daily maximum output to 34 mega liters. The newly installed purifying tank not only reduces maintenance costs and saves energy, but also improved water quality with the addition of activated carbon filtration and chlorine dioxide disinfection processes. This upgrade has significantly improved water supply and quality in Mahalapye,

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BOTSWANA-MAHALAPYE-CHINESE PROJECT-WATER SUPPLY

(230916) -- GABORONE, Sept. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 12, 2023 shows a water treatment plant in Mahalapye, Botswana. Mahalapye, located approximately 200 kilometers north of Gaborone, capital city of Botswana, has long grappled with water supply challenges. In the past, the local water treatment plant had a daily capacity of 16 mega liters, falling short of the 20 mega liters demanded by residents. In 2022, an upgrade project overseen by China State Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (CSCEC) in Botswana was successfully completed. This initiative introduced a new facility with an 18 mega-liter capacity, substantially boosting the plant's daily maximum output to 34 mega liters. The newly installed purifying tank not only reduces maintenance costs and saves energy, but also improved water quality with the addition of activated carbon filtration and chlorine dioxide disinfection processes. This upgrade has significantly improved water supply and quality in Mahalapye, benefit

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Malawi to reopen schools in two major cities amid cholera spread

STORY: Malawi to reopen schools in two major cities amid cholera spread DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Lilongwe CATEGORY: HEALTH/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of medics at a cholera isolation site 2. various of ministers at a press briefing 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chichewa): KHUMBIZE KANDODO CHIPONDA, Malawian Minister of Health 4. various of isolation tent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chichewa): KHUMBIZE KANDODO CHIPONDA, Malawian Minister of Health 6. various of medics preparing chlorine 7. various of disinfection sprayers 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AGNES NYALONJE, Malawian Minister of Education 9. shot a a medical staff disinfecting an ambulance STORYLINE: Malawi has announced that primary and secondary schools in the country's two major cities of Lilongwe and Blantyre will reopen on Jan. 17 despite the unabated cholera spread. Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, also co-chair of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and Cholera, announced the re-opening of schools during a televised press b

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29 people taken to hospital after chlorine gas leak at London Aquatics Center

STORY: 29 people taken to hospital after chlorine gas leak at London Aquatics Center DATELINE: March 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of London Aquatics Center after the gas leak incident 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SHAUN COLTRESS, Station Commander of London Fire Brigade 3. various of London Aquatics Center after the gas leak incident STORYLINE: The London Ambulance Service declared a "major incident" following a gas leak at the London Aquatics Center on Wednesday morning. A total of 29 people have been taken to hospital with breathing problems. Local media said almost 50 people were also treated by paramedics at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, which confirmed they had "breathing difficulties." SOUNDBITE (English): SHAUN COLTRESS, Station Commander of London Fire Brigade "London Fire Brigade and partners from other emergency response agencies were called at 9:45 this morning to a chemical incident at the address. We responded and found that there had been

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The La Palma Volcano Continues To Erupt - Spain

An eruptive mouth expels lava and pyroclasts in the Cabeza de Vaca area, on September 21, 2021, in La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, (Spain). The volcanic eruption that began on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in the Cabeza de Vaca area (La Palma), with temperatures still above 1000 ºC, is in a more explosive phase of its eruption and has already caused damage of at least 200 houses and 154 hectares. At the moment, all the attention is on the sea, since although according to experts the arrival of the lava will not be imminent, when it happens and comes into contact with the water, clouds of chlorine and other toxic gases will form that could cause a strong chemical reaction. Due to the situation on La Palma, the Emergency Services have evicted at least 6,000 residents from nearby areas. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ContactoPhoto/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iraq alleges Islamic State group's use of chlorine gas: OPCW chief

Ahmet Uzumcu, head of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, says at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Feb. 10, 2015, that the OPCW was informed by Iraqi authorities that the Islamic State militant group used chlorine gas against Iraqi soldiers in northern Baghdad in October 2014. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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