Destruction in Houston raises chemical health concerns
Clip: 8/31/2017 | 10m 27sVideo has Closed Captions
Two chemical explosions at a chemical plant in Houston adds to the list of hazards.
Two chemical explosions at a chemical plant in Houston adds to the list of hazards brought about by Hurricane Harvey. Science producer Nsikan Akpan explains the cause of these explosions and the concerns it raises and Miles O’Brien speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, about the health implications of these chemical exposures.
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Destruction in Houston raises chemical health concerns
Clip: 8/31/2017 | 10m 27sVideo has Closed Captions
Two chemical explosions at a chemical plant in Houston adds to the list of hazards brought about by Hurricane Harvey. Science producer Nsikan Akpan explains the cause of these explosions and the concerns it raises and Miles O’Brien speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, about the health implications of these chemical exposures.
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