Do you not understand that rent in Providence is 40% higher than Woonsocket?

Haaaha, $1200 you might be able to rent a tent under a bridge for that

Train derailmentS

FTFY

Heyo, I have a family member that is getting their PhD studying NO2 air pollution.

Take all this with a grain of salt, this was just a casual conversation not backed by current data.

1. Usually acid rain is SO2. Vinyl chloride when fully combusted (note the fully) doesn't breakdown into this. BUt HCl could mimic acid rain from partial combustion
2. People keep sharing a map on social media, but it is missing a comparison of data.

Rainfall coming from the New York metro area is already going to be more acidic.

3. A way to test this is to find a control of normal rainfall pH then test the pH of rain today. You could do this with pool strips in a puddle and there must be average pH levels some where online

4.General rule of thumb: more reactive something is, the lower its lifetime and less it can travel

5. Again mass air modelling with before and after the crash to determine if the airflow is coming from that area

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I am not a scientist.

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Most likely answer right here.

Shit, I really thought it was just my neighborhood. That's not good.

Also, EPA conducts thorough air monitoring around every fire, explosion, and gaseous emergency. If harmful plumes were on the move, people would be evacuated. On the other hand, facilities accidentally or intentionally release shit they shouldn’t be releasing all the time, and regulating authorities don’t always know immediately that it happened. Protect everybody and let ‘em know if you see or smell something funky! I like our babies with two eyes, not three (but if any of your babies out there have three eyes, I’m sure they are absolutely ADORABLE (; ) (:

Your septic might be flooded

I think I misread the original article and it has more to do with the water/Ohio River. That said what I mentioned still stands as the prevailing winds would have brought it south via WV then east until the coast, then a northerly wind would have picked it up and moved it out.

I could be wrong, however.

Hmmm I thought it smelled like moth balls outside around 330

I'm no expert and just did some quick googling, but it seems like this chemical plume would have hit us 3-5 days after the incident?

Typical atmospheric air currents, clouds, weather move at an average of 12 mph or ~290 miles per day as the crow flies roughly west to east. This plum would of course by carried by natural air currents towards us. Maybe the density of the chemical plume is making it move more slowly? Not sure.

If you all noticed something “off,” don’t hesitate to report it! You’ll help us all breathe clean air (: EPA National Response Center Hotline to report possible oil or chemical spills/releases: 1-800-424-8802. They’ll get you to the right folks, even if the issue turns out to not be in emergency response jurisdiction. Let us know how it goes if you do it! (: (I’d do it but I haven’t smelled the smell or seen the dust yet myself ): )

It's all about zoning. Each city will have a bunch of info on their website. One acre is going to be difficult. Think 5 or more. Great that you're thinking about. Best of luck.

I definitely smelled an overwhelming rubbing alcohol/hospital smell last night. But I also have pregnant spidey nose senses so I didn't think too much into it.

My parents are from Providence. I grew up going there a lot. Spent a lot of time there—memories. RI is a lovely little state.

Unfortunately, they moved and raised me in a red state in a small conservative town. And then as an adult, I moved to Philly— which is riddled with crime and corruption. I live in a very “nice” area here and cars are stolen daily, people are murdered, and the cops don’t answer 911. Seriously, 911 will hang up on you. You’ll be on hold for 20+ minutes. It’s absolutely not safe anywhere in this city.

I want to live somewhere that’s cleaner, safer, and beautiful. It may not seem like it to someone that’s from there, but you’re very lucky to live in New England. There’s so much access to education and incredible hospitals. Anytime I’ve visited and spent time with family it’s peaceful and put together. Philly is an absolute dumpster fire.

But capitalism is a competition.

I smelled something at around 5pm last night, so I guess just before the rain came in. But I was between a sewage plant and the landfill. However, this particular smell I haven’t smelled before

“Patrolling the Mojave almost makes me wish for a nuclear winter”

Check the Vermont subreddit. Particles from the train derailment are nearly here, there’s a map showing the particles. It’s spreading over upstate NY and NE

Nothing City in RI as far as I know. Moniker brewing plays matches but they are definitely a Man U place (although supposed to welcome all).

Doesn’t end there.

Can smell it here in New Hampshire too

This is the way…

It smelt almost like acetone to me when I left the house this morning

…or a neighbor. Or a fellow farmer. Not everything is a competition. Have a nice day