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Hidden things lurking in sink drains can be dangerous, even deadly

Hidden things lurking in sink drains can be dangerous, even deadly

Sink drains and plumbing are usually unpleasant places, at least from a human perspective. If you’re a fungus, however, you may feel differently. In fact, one of the reasons we’re often repelled by sinks — along with dirty sponges and other sink accessories — is precisely because they’re such great habitats for unsavory microbes. In …

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Cameras sent down storm drains as part of an investigation into the deaths of Port River dolphins

Cameras sent down storm drains as part of an investigation into the deaths of Port River dolphins

Cameras have been sent through a stormwater system that drains into the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary to investigate leaks of arsenic and other heavy metals into the Port River. The Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron has been calling for action against industrial pollution in the Port River and Sanctuary since 2016. He claims polluted water – …

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