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Coverage dated September 27, 2022

Pollution from Florida's phosphate mining industry a concern with Hurricane Ian

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The polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry are at risk for leaks or other contamination when Hurricane Ian comes ashore, environmental groups say.

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  1. FOX 5 New York

    Pollution from Florida's phosphate mining industry a concern with Hurricane Ian (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    The polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry are at risk for leaks or other contamination when Hurricane Ian comes ashore, environmental groups say.

  2. Fox News

    Hurricane Ian may cause Florida phosphorus mine reservoirs to leak pollution (opens Fox News)

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    As Hurricane Ian approaches Florida environmental officials are worried that the polluted reservoirs surrounding phosphorous mines in the state, or "stacks," may leak during the storm.

  3. Tucson

    Pollution from Florida mining a concern with Hurricane Ian (opens Tucson)

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    Environmental groups say the polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry are at risk for leaks or other contamination triggered by Hurricane Ian. More than 1 billion tons are

  4. NBC Chicago

    Pollution From Florida Phosphate Fertilizer Mining a Concern With Hurricane Ian (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Environmental groups say the polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry are at risk for leaks or other contamination triggered by Hurricane Ian. More than 1 billion tons are in “stacks” that resemble enormous ponds.

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