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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 2000
Page
6
A pipeline burst releases over 1 million barrels of crude oil along the Iguacu River. Environmentalists assess damage as authorities trace the spill and fishermen report impact on waterways and livelihoods.
In southern Brazil hundreds of workers dug runoff channels and stretched barriers along a river to contain the worst oil spill in 25 years. By afternoon a thick black stain extended about 25 miles.
A study in Thorax suggests children of mothers who started menstruating early have higher allergy rates. Among 5188 Finns born in 1966, 35 percent of those with mothers who began at 12 or younger had allergies versus 30 percent for later onset. More research across countries is needed.
A pipe burst at Getulio Var refinery in Araucaria released over 1 million gallons of crude into a tributary of the Iguacu River. Dead wildlife coated in oil washed up along the banks as officials warned residents to stop using the water for irrigation and cooking. Environmentalists say recovery will be long and costly.
Black religious leaders in Philadelphia announce a Sunday rally at Morris Brown AME Church to demand action after a TV helicopter captured officers beating Thomas Jones, a 30 year old suspect shot in a chase. Jones remains hospitalized in good condition and faces multiple charges including attempted murder of a police officer.
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