Chernobyl Questions

Why was the power off if they knew it could be dangerous?
How are the animals surviving?
How long will it be before humans can reinhabit this place?
What are the effects of the cesium137 and strontium90?
Why was the project going on in the middle of the night?

Love canal questions

How long does it take the chemicals to decompose?
What are the effects of the chemicals after this many years?
Has anything happened to the families that live there now?
Can you explain the containment strategies?
How can you prevent airborne chemicals from reaching me?

8/30 Catalyst

The toxic waste in Love Canal was pushed up to the surface by the blizzard of '77' when the snow melted, the water got under the clay, then pushed the toxins up. There were many health hazards associated with the chemicals, such as cancer and birth defects. Other parts of the ecosystem were affected, like the water supply, which in turn infected the plants and animals.

Hazards of Oil Dispersants

Oil dispersants are very dangerous, especially Corexit 9527 and 9500.  It has been proven that oil alone gives marine animals a 98% chance of survival, while oil and dispersants give them a less than 10% chance.  This proves that the dispersants are not helping the water but harming it.  Some long term effects of many dispersants are internal bleeding (if swallowed), skin sores, and not to mention others.  But Nalco insists that the EPA reported that it is having almost no impact on the environment and limiting damage.  I sent an e-mail with a bp disclosure to Ms. Leland.  If you want the same e-mail, just ask.  If Nalco says it is as safe as it is, then the oil is a bigger threat.  But if not, the Corexit is the bigger problem.  Until tests are done on the other products like Sea Brat #4, we won't know which product is better.

Chemical Dispersants

How do chemical dispersants take the oil to the surface?
What bacteria ingest the oil once it is broken down?
What revolutions into nontoxic dispersants have been made?