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Environmental hazards linger after Joplin tornado
After the May 22 tornado in Joplin, experts warn environmental dangers may lurk in debris, water, and air. EPA teams found no major pollution yet, but risks include fuel leaks, asbestos in buildings, and toxins from smoke, with ongoing monitoring and regulatory waivers to aid cleanup.
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Joplin, Mo
Joplin
Missouri City
St. John’s Regional Medical Center
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Chris Whitley
Jasper Products Trucking Company
EPA
Eric Nold
Nold
Jasper County
Whitley
Alabama Power
Michael Sznajderman
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Jasper
Newton
David Carpenter
Institute For Health and the Environment
University At Albany-Suny