#remediation

[reasonsforhope]

"Sunlight dapples the once-denuded forest floor as saplings spread their branches and leaves overhead, slowly forming a lush canopy.

Beside each young tree, a sign notes its species. Lupuna, says one, the colloquial Peruvian term, and below that its scientific name, Ceiba pentandra — in other words, a kapok tree, known for its cotton-like fibers. Huito, says another sign, or Geinpa americana, which produces edible gray berries.

Each sapling is distinct, a reflection of the Amazon's stunning biodiversity, with so many different species that you might go acres without finding a repeat.

Yet this young forest did not spring up naturally. It has been carefully recreated by humans in an area that was, until just three years ago, a heavily contaminated moonscape.

This land was stripped of its dense vegetation by miners scouring the subsoil for tiny specks of gold, using mercury to separate the gold from the sediment. Many thought that a healthy forest would never thrive in impoverished, mercury-laden topsoil and that the piles of sandy tailings, the residue from the gold mining effort, and the pools of wastewater were irremediable...

"It feels good to see the forest grow back," says Pedro Ynfantes, 66, the miner whose legal mining concession of 1,110 acres includes this 10-acre patch of land where this young forest is located. "We don't want to deforest. When we had the opportunity to let the forest grow back, we took it. It's much better this way."

The opportunity he refers to came via U.S. nonprofit Pure Earth, which works with communities across the Global Southto remediate environmental problems left behind by mining, much of it illegal. Their biggest targets are mercury and lead contamination...

Security forces have launched anti-mining operations down the years, even blowing up the miners' equipment deep in the jungle. But most local politicians, including Madre de Dios' members of Peru's national congress, broadly support the miners, who are a powerful constituency in the relatively sparsely populated jungle region.

Restoring the forest

Pictured: France Cabanillas works for the nonprofit group Pure Earth, which is spearheading an effort to plant saplings in areas of the Peruvian Amazon that were devastated by illegal gold mining.

Now there's an effort to address the damage. Initially working with the region's legal miners, most of whom were here before the 2009 gold rush kicked off, the nonprofit group Pure Earth is using this patch of Ynfantes' land as a pilot project to show how the rainforest can be regenerated after the last traces of gold have been plucked from the soil.

It took a sustained outreach effort. Many miners are wary of or even downright hostile to foreign NGOs, which have repeatedly called for gold mining to be banned or severely curbed in the Peruvian Amazon — steps they say would cost them their livelihood.

"I am feeling optimistic," says France Cabanillas, Pure Earth's local coordinator, who has been appealing to the frustration of many miners at the heavy toll they have taken on the jungle and their desire to minimize their environmental footprint for the next generation.

"We still have a lot to do but this pilot is going well. Down the years, the miners have been getting a lot of stick but not much carrot when it comes to their environmental impacts," says Cabanillas. "We are offering them a carrot, allowing them to remediate their own impacts. Many of the miners do not want to be destroying the rainforest."

Before the miners plant the carefully-selected mix of tree species, they had to prepare the earth. Most of the topsoil had been washed away by the miners' heavy use of hoses.

That preparation involved adding biochar (burnt organic material) and even molasses, which contain fixed carbon and minerals, along with various other nutrients. The miners also had to dig tiny moats around the saplings to prevent all of this new planting from being washed away. Now, after three years, the forest is visibly coming back.

The rejuvenated rainforest also mitigates the impact of the mercury used by many of the illegal miners.

Research done by Pure Earth shows that the barren, sandy soil emits mercury. But in a rainforest, the ecosystem actually absorbs some of the metal, boosting public health."

-via NPR, April 2, 2024

#mining #illegal miners #gold #gold mining #peru #rainforest #ecosystem #mercury #environment #pollution #remediation #reforestation #good news #hope

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[wachinyeya]

Acres of Toxic Chemicals and Rusting Cars Becomes National Park After Amazing Transformation https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/acres-of-toxic-chemical-barrels-and-rusting-cars-becomes-national-park/

When President Gerald Ford signed a bill creating Cuyahoga National Recreation Area in Ohio in 1974, the boundaries of the site deliberately included a well-known local garbage dump, assuming it could be easily cleaned.

When the National Park Service (NPS) discovered it was a nearly-unmanageable chemical wasteland where even the water and soil were flammable, a decades-long cleanup effort converted it, at the polluters’ expense no less, into a vibrant marsh ecosystem with some of the highest biodiversity in the region.

Where once thousands of rusted barrels oozed out congealed industrial slime, and a soup of pesticides, arsenic, paint, and heavy metals ran along the ground among discarded tires, now lies tranquil forested ponds full of fish, insects, and amphibians. Black-eyed Susans, New England asters, swamp milkweed, and foxglove, visited by birds, bees, and butterflies all grow along the borders of this now thriving ecosystem so clean that NPS staff remark you could eat the very dirt.

“This was a toxic wasteland only a few decades ago. To find this diversity of species there today is remarkable,” said Ecologist for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Chris Davis.

#national parks #ohio #remediation #nature #good news

[wyldefungi]

Mycoremediation Head Office

#fungi #fantastic fungi #mycology #mushrooms #fungus #forest photography #fungiphotography #wild fungi #remediation #head office

[nacapito]

Simon and remediation

Simon: I'm feeling like this whole experience with Fionna and Cake helped me realize that my life is worthwhile.

Simon: I'm worried I'll forget that.

Minerva: This will be a cycle of learning and forgetting and relearning and forgetting again.

Simon and Minerva. "Cheers", the tenth episode of Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake. This episode is the second and final part of the season finale.

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[affordablemold]

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[fdpmoldremediationofnewark]

The process of professional mold remediation

Signs of mold in a bathroom

Mold can grow in any damp or moist environment, and bathrooms are prime spots for it to thrive. If you see any of the following signs, it's a good indication that you may have mold in your bathroom:

Black, green, or white spots on the walls, ceiling, or floor

A musty or moldy smell

Peeling paint or wallpaper

Soft, wet spots on the walls or ceiling

Wood that is discolored or has a spongy texture

If you see any of these signs, it's important to have a professional come in to assess the situation and determine if mold is present.

Dangers of mold in a bathroom

Mold can be a serious health hazard, especially for people with allergies or respiratory problems. It can also cause skin irritation and other health problems. If you have mold in your bathroom, it's important to have it removed as soon as possible.

Mold can release spores into the air, which can be inhaled. These spores can cause a variety of health problems, including:

Respiratory problems, such as asthma and bronchitis

Allergic reactions, such as sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes

Skin irritation

Headaches

Fatigue

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it's important to see a doctor to rule out mold exposure.

Process of professional mold remediation

Professional mold remediation is a complex process that should only be done by qualified professionals. The first step is to assess the extent of the mold problem. The professional will then remove the mold and any contaminated materials. They will also clean and disinfect the area to prevent the mold from growing back.

The cost of professional mold remediation will vary depending on the extent of the problem. However, it is important to remember that the cost of mold remediation is often much less than the cost of medical bills if you or your family members are exposed to mold.

Tips on how to prevent mold growth in bathrooms

The best way to prevent mold growth in your bathroom is to keep it clean and dry. Here are a few tips:

Make sure to ventilate your bathroom well by opening the window or using a fan.

Wipe down all surfaces after use, especially shower walls and floors.

Keep the shower curtain closed when not in use.

Clean and disinfect your bathroom regularly.

If you have a leak, fix it immediately.

If you have a water damage problem, call a professional to have it repaired.

Conclusion

Mold can be a serious health hazard, so it's important to take action if you suspect it in your bathroom. If you see any of the signs of mold, have a professional come in to assess the situation and remove the mold. You can also take steps to prevent mold growth in your bathroom by keeping it clean and dry.

FDP Mold Remediation of Newark is a professional mold remediation company that has been serving the Newark, NJ area for over 15 years. We are licensed and insured, and our team of certified mold remediation professionals is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality service.

We understand that mold can be a serious health hazard, and we take the remediation process very seriously. We use state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to remove mold safely and effectively. We also take steps to prevent mold from growing back in the future.

If you have mold in your home or business, don't hesitate to call FDP Mold Remediation of Newark. We will provide you with a free consultation and estimate. We also offer financing options to make our services more affordable.

Call us today at 908-895-4841 to learn more about our mold remediation services.

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[deltaremediation]

Soil Remediation

Soil remediation is a phrase that refers to different procedures designed to remove contaminants such as hydrocarbons, heavy metals, pesticides, cyanides, volatiles, creosote, and semi-volatiles from dirt. Soil remediation is required to clean and maintain top quality criteria of dirt, water, and air that may consequently advantage commercial cultivation, and wild flora and fauna.

Soil Remediation- Types of Approaches:

There are four main forms of soil remediation methods for the removal of pollutants and contamination from soils which have accumulated enough documentation to provide them prominence being used.

These methods include:

Bioremediation: Bioremediation involves the treatment of contaminated lands by biological means.

The process uses bacterium, particularly targeted to absorb and break down hydrocarbons together with other pollutants from land. The Benefit of the procedure also lies in the fact that whenever contamination is consumed all the germs die off.

Nevertheless, notice that the procedure is more successful in dirt that preserves 70 degrees F of temperature with irregular rain for optimal moisture. And for bioremediation to be efficient in colder climates, soils must be suitably covered and insulated.

It’s since the colder the ambient weather will be, the longer the reclamation time the process will take. Popular Bioremediation Services Company Suppliers – Solutions, Delta Remediation Inc.

Thermal Soil Remediation: This method includes heating contaminated material in this PTU to evaporate hydrocarbon impurities and water.

Here, polluted materials are often treated at temperatures of 650 F to 900 F, and after that Discharged from the PTU to a cooling unit, which is a mixer, or auger where water is added to get cooling and dust control.

The treated material is then discharged from this cooling unit through a conveying system, ready to get testing, and subsequent recycling.

The actual time the procedure takes in treatment depends upon different factors like the depth of this hydrocarbon pollution, the concentration level of contaminating, the pH factor of this dirt, and the permeability of the dirt.

Encapsulation: The process of encapsulation doesn’t filter contaminants from dirt so much as it separates them. This could be done in lots of ways, but probably the most typical way includes mixing the contaminated dirt with lime, cement, and concrete, leading to preventing the contaminants from spreading to wash soil.

Originally published at https://deltaremediation.com

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[fleshdyke]

it is literally the most fucked up thing in the world that fruit goes bad. you shoild be allowed to have a box of blackberries in the cupboard for 2 years and they are still fine to eat

#i love fruit so much but you have to eat it NOW or else it turns into pile of mold.... sad #i have remedied this by eating those fruit cups and also making smoothies with frozen fruit. it's not the same but it's close enough. sigh.. #rambles

[firstchoicerestore]

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[clearairsolution]

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Indoor air quality testing from Clear Air Solutions will make sure that you have a healthy environment to work and live in. Contact us today to learn more.

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[coastalrestorationca]

Understanding Mold Remediation: Protecting Your Home and Health

Mold remediation is a crucial process for addressing mold growth in residential and commercial properties. Mold is a type of fungus that thrives in damp, humid environments and can quickly spread through a building if left unchecked. Not only can mold cause significant damage to structures, but it can also pose serious health risks to occupants, especially those with allergies, asthma, or compromised immune systems.

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The Dangers of Mold in San Diego: Why Immediate Removal is Crucial

San Diego, with its picturesque beaches, year-round sunshine, and a laid-back vibe, is often considered one of the best places to live in the United States. However, beneath the sunshine and surf, there's a hidden danger that can affect homes and health – mold. Mold growth is a common problem in this coastal paradise due to its humid climate and occasional heavy rainfall. In this blog, we will explore the dangers of mold in San Diego and why immediate removal, specifically mold removal in San Diego, is crucial for the well-being of your home and family.

Understanding Mold in San Diego

Mold is a type of fungus that thrives in damp, dark, and humid environments. In San Diego, the coastal climate provides the ideal conditions for mold growth. The frequent morning fog and occasional heavy rainfall can lead to excess moisture in homes, especially if there are leaks or poor ventilation. Mold spores are always present in the air, and when they land on a suitable surface with moisture, they can quickly grow and multiply.

While not all molds are harmful, some can pose serious health risks, especially to individuals with allergies, respiratory problems, or compromised immune systems. The most common types of indoor molds in San Diego include Aspergillus, Cladosporium, and Stachybotrys (often referred to as "black mold"). These molds can produce mycotoxins, which are toxic substances that can have adverse effects on health.

The Dangers of Mold: You Must Know 

Respiratory Issues: Mold spores can be inhaled and trigger allergic reactions in some individuals. Common symptoms include sneezing, coughing, wheezing, and nasal congestion. People with asthma or mold allergies are particularly susceptible and may experience severe respiratory problems when exposed to mold.

Irritation and Skin Problems: Skin contact with mold can cause irritation and rashes. This is especially concerning if there are infants or young children in the home who may be more sensitive to mold-related skin problems.

Mycotoxin Exposure: Black mold, in particular, is known for producing mycotoxins that can be extremely harmful to human health. Exposure to these mycotoxins can lead to severe symptoms, including fatigue, headaches, respiratory issues, and even neurological problems. Prolonged exposure to mycotoxins can be especially dangerous.

Weakened Immune System: Mold can be particularly dangerous for individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those undergoing chemotherapy or individuals with HIV/AIDS. Mold exposure can lead to severe infections and health complications.

Structural Damage: Beyond health concerns, mold can cause significant damage to your home. It can weaken the structure of your property and lead to costly repairs. Mold growth on drywall, wood, and insulation can compromise the integrity of your home.

Why Immediate Mold Removal in San Diego is Crucial

Mold is not a problem that will go away on its own. In fact, it will continue to grow and spread if not addressed promptly. Here's why immediate mold removal is crucial:

Health Protection: The primary reason for immediate mold removal is to protect the health of your family. Mold exposure can lead to a range of health issues, and the longer it's left unattended, the worse these problems can become. Removing mold promptly can prevent health complications and discomfort.

Prevent Structural Damage: Mold doesn't only affect your health; it can also eat away at your home. Mold can compromise the integrity of your property, leading to costly repairs. Mold removal in San Diego is crucial to prevent structural damage that can significantly decrease the value of your home.

Stop Spreading: Mold is incredibly persistent and can spread rapidly if left unchecked. Mold spores can easily become airborne, settling in other areas of your home. By removing mold as soon as it's discovered, you can prevent it from spreading to other parts of your house.

Peace of Mind: Living with mold in your home can be stressful and worrisome. Immediate mold removal can provide you with peace of mind, knowing that your family is safe and that your home is mold-free.

How to Remove Mold in San Diego

If you discover mold in your San Diego home, it's essential to take immediate action. Mold removal in San Diego can be a complex process, and it's often best left to professionals who have the expertise and equipment to handle the situation safely and effectively. However, here are some general steps to guide you in the process:

Identify the Source: First, you need to identify the source of the moisture that is allowing mold to grow. This could be a leaky roof, plumbing issue, or poor ventilation. Addressing the source of the moisture is crucial to prevent future mold growth.

Isolate the Area: To prevent mold spores from spreading to other parts of your home, it's essential to isolate the affected area. Use plastic sheeting and seal off doors and vents.

Wear Protective Gear: When dealing with mold, it's vital to protect yourself. Wear appropriate protective gear, including gloves, goggles, and a mask to prevent inhalation of mold spores.

Remove and Dispose of Moldy Materials: Remove and dispose of any materials that are beyond repair and have visible mold growth, such as drywall or insulation. Seal them in plastic bags and dispose of them properly.

Clean and Disinfect: Clean the remaining surfaces with a mold-killing solution. Be thorough, and don't forget to clean areas that may not show visible mold but could be contaminated with spores.

Dry the Area: Ensure that the area is thoroughly dried to prevent further mold growth. Dehumidifiers and fans can be helpful in this step.

Monitor and Prevent Future Growth: After mold removal, continue to monitor the area for any signs of regrowth. Implement measures to prevent future mold problems, such as improving ventilation or fixing leaks.

Conclusion

Mold is a hidden danger that can affect homes and health in San Diego. Understanding the dangers of mold and the importance of immediate removal, specifically mold removal in San Diego is crucial for maintaining a safe and healthy living environment. Protect your family, your property, and your peace of mind by addressing mold issues promptly. If you discover mold in your home, don't hesitate to seek professional help to ensure it's removed safely and effectively. With swift action, you can continue to enjoy the beauty and sunshine of San Diego without the looming threat of mold.

#mold #remediation #san diego #california #restoration

[nina-azarovas-blog]

I want to thank my laggy computer for this glitch:

#alan wake #alan wake 2 #remedy #have they released the optimized version yet or no #send help #alan in an outfit-->alan in different outfit -->smoller alan

[richardmhicks]

When Always On VPN Isn’t

Microsoft Always On VPN is a beautiful thing. VPN profiles are assigned to the user (and, optionally, their device). When users power up their device and log on, they are automatically connected to the corporate network and can access all the applications and data they need on-premises. Until recently, though, end users could disconnect the VPN. Why they would do this is beyond comprehension, but…

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[1-2-3-4-4498-0]

https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/energy/764382-environmental-remediation-market-discussed-in-a-new-research-report#google_vignette

The global environmental remediation market is expected to grow at a high rate, amid, a rise in environmental standards regarding environmental protection and growing pollution. The market for environmental remediation has expanded as a result of strict government rules placed on mining and oil and gas firms.

#Environmental #Remediation #Market