Members of Ontario’s Official Opposition are demanding answers about what exactly is in the chemical runoff that has spread to two Etobicoke watersheds and into Lake Ontario following a massive industrial fire.
Members of Ontario’s Official Opposition are demanding answers about what exactly is in the chemical runoff that has spread to two Etobicoke watersheds and into Lake Ontario following a massive industrial fire on Aug. 11 and the risks that this “dangerous sludge” may pose.to David Piccini, the province’s minister of environment, conservation, and parks, NDP MPPs Sandy Shaw , Peter Tabuns , and Bhutila Karpoche say that the six-alarm fire at chemical distributor Brenntag Canada Inc.
“As Minister of the Environment, it is your responsibility to ensure transparency and stewardship of Ontario’s precious green space, and the safety of the people and wildlife who visit and live within in,” they said. Following the fire, TWC quickly stepped up to assist with mitigating its impacts on local wildlife. As of Tuesday, the non-profit organization confirmed that it rescued more than 100 birds, however 18 have died.
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