ammonia

A gas leak led to a unit being sealed by RDO following the removal of ammonia. The incident involved safety measures to contain the hazardous substance.

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered that the 'Pink Planet,' located 57 light-years away, has an atmosphere containing water vapor, methane, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and salty clouds. This finding resolves a mystery that puzzled scientists for over a decade.

The Panama Canal reported revenue exceeding forecasts following the closure of Hormuz. The Gas Amethyst, a liquefied petroleum gas and ammonia carrier, was observed navigating the Agua Clara locks on June 11, 2026.

A refrigerated warehouse in Boyle Heights operated by Lineage Logistics has burned for nearly a week, releasing smoke containing toxic pollutants like foam insulation, wood pallets, and plastics. Public health officials warn of heightened health risks due to high levels of toxic organics and metals, but specific toxin monitoring remains limited. Authorities and researchers emphasize the need for precautions like air filters and masks.

Two smoke relief centers are open in Boyle Heights and East L.A. offering resources like masks, food, and shelter due to a warehouse fire causing hazardous materials and smoke. Residents reported ash and poor air quality, with officials urging caution.

A fire at a Boyle Heights warehouse reignited on Friday afternoon, two days after initially igniting, prompting firefighter intervention and air quality monitoring. The blaze, which began Wednesday, led to a shelter-in-place order due to hazardous materials like ammonia, with the AQMD extending a pollution advisory until Friday. Air quality tests detected trace levels of bromine and chlorine but no significant health risks.

A fire at a Lineage commercial building in Boyle Heights released hazardous materials, including ammonia, prompting a shelter-in-place order. The fire spread to rooftop solar panels and an ammonia line, raising air quality concerns despite officials stating no public health threat. Ongoing firefighting and residual smoke continue to worry residents.

A fire at a 500,000 sq-ft cold storage facility in Los Angeles' Boyle Heights neighborhood caused dark smoke and ammonia clouds, prompting a shelter-in-place order. Over 110 firefighters and hazmat teams responded to contain the blaze at the Lineage-owned warehouse with a solar panel-covered roof.

A fire at a Lineage Logistics warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, caused hazardous air conditions, leading to shelter-in-place orders. The blaze, which produced dark smoke and initially threatened an ammonia line, was extinguished by late afternoon, with firefighters assessing the interior.

Two Houston-area residents pleaded guilty to falsifying wastewater testing results that showed illegal levels of ammonia, E. coli, and phosphorus. The U.S. Attorney's Office reported the case.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is highlighted as a growing threat to global agriculture, with risks of fertilizer shortages disrupting crop yields and food prices. The Food and Agriculture Organization warns that a prolonged closure could trigger a severe food crisis within 6-12 months, affecting import-dependent nations and U.S. farmers.

Scientists discovered unexpected water-ice clouds on the Jupiter-like exoplanet Epsilon Indi Ab using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The finding revealed lower-than-expected ammonia levels, likely masked by thick clouds, challenging existing atmospheric models and highlighting gaps in our understanding of giant planets.