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http://www.modbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article170134257.html As Hurricane Harvey continues to cause havoc in all places south, the focus of damage has been on the immediate destruction by flooding, wind, and other natural disasters. Another tremendous harmful force has been that of pollution, especially by way of air. "More than 1 million pounds of air pollution was released in that region as petrochemical plants were forced to shut down." The Category 4 hurricane has lead to the release of volatile organic compounds, sulfur dioxide and carcinogens like benzene. In order to rid of them they must be burnt, but not in a cleanly way, adding thousands of more carcinogens into the public air supply. The extent of the damage that is to be caused is still unclear. Hopefully there will be an end to the catastrophe soon.
With the disaster striking, we can only prosper with the help and assistance of everyone involved, and even those who are not. If a major hurricane were to hit California, I'm sure that many Californians would be calling upon other for help. Why don't we return the favor?
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AuthorSophie Mayol is a senior at Turlock High School. She is an avid food critic, cat lover, and an OK athlete always trying her best. Archives
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