carbon monoxide

The Sierra Club claims Louisiana officials underestimated emissions from Meta’s Richland Parish data center by approving a minor source pollution permit instead of a major source permit. The permit excludes emissions from Entergy Corp.’s natural gas turbines and undercounts diesel generator emissions, according to the group.

Multiple families in Dallas were displaced due to a late-night fire at an apartment complex on Keller Springs Road. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

19 cadets at a military-style youth academy in the Washington, D.C., area were hospitalized after experiencing symptoms of an unknown illness following lunch. Officials investigated potential causes including carbon monoxide exposure but found no elevated levels, though one cadet showed elevated carbon monoxide in blood tests. The academy temporarily closed, and the cause remains under investigation, possibly linked to food.

A suspected gas explosion caused a tunnel collapse at India's Teesta hydroelectric project in Sikkim, killing 10 and leaving 17 missing. Toxic gases like methane and carbon monoxide hinder rescue efforts, and the project is located in a seismically active region with fragile geology.

A suspected gas explosion caused a tunnel collapse at the under-construction 500-megawatt Teesta hydroelectric project in Sikkim, India, killing at least 10 people and leaving 17 missing. Rescue efforts face challenges due to toxic gases like methane and carbon monoxide, with officials and teams from the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation and National Disaster Response Force involved in recovery operations.

Arapahoe County is imposing a $5,000 fee per person for rescues in abandoned missile silos after five incidents in two years, including two in July. The Sable Altura Fire District described the rescues as dangerous due to hazards like cave-like darkness, toxic gases, and limited communication, with a 2024 near-fatal accident highlighting the risks.

Five family members, including four children and their grandmother, were found in an SUV with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Ohio. Four children and their grandmother died, while the fifth child is being removed from life support. Carbon monoxide was confirmed in the Ford Explorer, and authorities are investigating the cause.

Five family members, including four children and their grandmother, were found in an SUV in Toledo, Ohio, with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. A fifth victim is being removed from life support. No foul play is suspected, but an investigation is underway to determine the cause.

A grandmother and two children died after being found in a car with carbon monoxide present in Toledo, Ohio. Two other children were in critical condition. The incident highlights the dangers of carbon monoxide exposure.

A grandmother and two children died after being found in a car with carbon monoxide present in Toledo, Ohio. Two other children were in critical condition.

Four people, including three children and one adult, died after being exposed to carbon monoxide in a Ford Explorer in Toledo, Ohio, following a flat tire incident. One child remains hospitalized, and the vehicle was towed for further investigation.

Four people, including three children and one adult, died after being exposed to carbon monoxide in a Ford Explorer in Toledo, Ohio. The vehicle was pulled over for a flat tire, and one child remains hospitalized. Officials confirmed carbon monoxide was present and are investigating how it occurred.

Four people, including three children and an adult, died after carbon monoxide exposure in a Ford Explorer in Toledo, Ohio. The vehicle was pulled over for a flat tire, and one child remains hospitalized. Officials confirmed the presence of carbon monoxide and are investigating how it occurred.

Carbon monoxide was confirmed in a parked SUV in Toledo, Ohio, where five people were found unresponsive. Three individuals died, and two others were sickened as a result.

Three people died and two children were hospitalized after being exposed to carbon monoxide in a vehicle in Toledo, Ohio. The incident occurred when the vehicle was pulled over for a flat tire, and authorities confirmed no foul play is suspected.

Three people are dead and two children remain hospitalized after exposure to carbon monoxide in a vehicle in Ohio. The incident occurred when the father arrived at the scene after being called about a flat tire and found the children unconscious. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz confirmed the deaths and stated there is no suspicion of foul play, with a thorough investigation ongoing.

Three people died and two children were hospitalized after being exposed to carbon monoxide in a vehicle in Ohio. The incident occurred when the children's father arrived to assist with a reported flat tire and found them unconscious. The mayor stated foul play is not suspected, and an investigation is underway.

A Goodwill in Hopkinsville, KY, was evacuated after carbon monoxide levels of 33 parts per million were detected. Two individuals later tested positive for carbon monoxide poisoning. The Hopkinsville Fire Department is investigating the gas's source.

Eighteen people were hospitalized after inhaling carbon monoxide at a beauty salon in East Jerusalem. Officials confirmed the area is now safe following first responder intervention, and a probe revealed an illicitly installed generator was the source of the gas. Three individuals have been arrested.

Two children died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage where a portable generator was running during a power outage in Sumpter Township. Authorities are warning residents about the dangers of CO exposure and providing safety guidelines.

Fourth of July fireworks release harmful pollutants like smoke, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide, posing serious health risks, particularly to lungs. The American Lung Association warns that fireworks smoke worsens conditions for people with asthma or COPD and advises avoiding exposure through measures like wearing N95 masks and staying upwind.

Severe storms caused over 144,000 power outages, prompting DTE to provide an outage map. Safety precautions include avoiding downed power lines, using generators outdoors, and preparing emergency kits with essentials like water and non-perishable food.

New footage captures tourists fleeing a fire at a Dominican Republic resort. An Italian celebrity is confirmed to have died from carbon monoxide fumes related to the incident.

The Columbia Energy Center coal plant, initially slated for retirement in 2024, received $19 million from the Trump administration to modernize its operations and extended its closure to 2029. Emissions of pollutants like carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and particulate matter significantly increased in 2025, according to Department of Natural Resources records.

Chardonnay Marie Benavidez was charged with three counts of first degree attempted murder after allegedly trying to poison her twin 2-year-old boys and 4-year-old daughter with carbon monoxide in their Oregon home. The incident reportedly occurred under the pretense of a sleepover.

The Bridgeport Correctional Center in Wise County was evacuated after high carbon monoxide levels were detected. No injuries were reported, and technicians are assessing the situation. A possible gas leak was mentioned, but the situation is under control, with inmates remaining at the facility for now.

A carbon monoxide incident at a nursing and rehabilitation facility in Terrell, Texas, prompted a multi-agency emergency response. Emergency crews are investigating high carbon monoxide levels, evaluating patients on-site, and urging the public to avoid the area while operations continue.

A lawsuit claims Florida's Everglades immigrant detention center, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' is emitting hundreds of tons of toxic gases annually without a required air quality permit. The Center for Biological Diversity alleges violations of the Clean Air Act, citing an environmental assessment showing the facility's diesel generators and lighting towers could emit over 509 tons of carbon monoxide and 204 tons of nitrogen oxides yearly.

Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department has approved the installation of IoT-enabled smart fire alarm systems in 3,600 old low-rise residential buildings as an alternative to traditional fire-safety equipment, following a successful pilot scheme. The system detects carbon monoxide and sends warnings to authorities within 60 seconds.

A 21-year-old Scout leader died from carbon monoxide poisoning after using a camping stove in his tent, prompting authorities to order improved safety training for Scouts. The incident highlights inadequate safety protocols in outdoor activities involving gas appliances.