Hurricanes, Radium & Mining: Nature's Toxic Love Triangle

Hurricanes, Radium & Mining: Nature's Toxic Love Triangle
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Residents in an unnamed community are scratching their heads trying to connect three spicy dots: hurricanes, which nature throws with a middle finger; high radium levels, which sound like a radioactive bad DJ's mixtape; and a mineral mining giant parked right next door like an over-involved neighbor texting 24/7 about their digging habits. No fancy names or dollar amounts spoiled the mystery, but the vibe is clear — Mother Earth got the memo about toxic neighbors loud and clear. Picture hurricanes crashing the party, radium levels spiking like bad Wi-Fi, and mining operations cameoing as the uninvited guest in this environmental sitcom.

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Source: Grist | Published: 9/4/2025 | Author: Sachi Kitajima Mulkey