I’m teaching chemistry to 7th graders. As I watched this I thought about what my kiddos should be able to understand about this interview. I’m going to play it for them and we will break it down by what we have already learned. Thanks sir, you are very articulate.
Why didnt they just shut down the biolab after the first fire in 2004? And how in the world have they passed multiple fire inspections after catching on fire three times in the past 7 years? And now? They better get shut down.
The BioLab fire in Conyers, Georgia is another stark reminder of the dangers posed by chemical facilities operating without adequate safety measures. This is the third major incident involving BioLab in over 20 years, with each event resulting in the release of toxic chlorine gas, forcing mass evacuations and posing serious health risks to the community. Despite these recurring disasters, BioLab continues to operate without adhering to stricter safety regulations. The chemical involved, trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA), is not even covered under key OSHA and EPA regulations, meaning that necessary precautions weren’t in place to prevent this fire. The financial backing of Centerbridge Partners, which continues to fund BioLab despite repeated violations, underscores the need for corporate accountability. It's time for stricter regulations on hazardous chemicals, transparency from companies like BioLab, and immediate actions to protect the health and safety of our communities.
I offer: Is not the chlorine,{ hurting us} , when a smallest whiff- makes our eyes tear-up and water, and our throat gets dry. I have considered this my "canary-in-a-coal-mine nose", (I can sense things much earlier than others, often they do not sense, at all) and most grateful my sister and I both are blessed with it. Else; Good Show!
Great use of a specialist in a specific subject, in this case chemistry, describing the interactions of Chlorine with the atmosphere. Now, if only could we get 11Alive to have a Nuclear Physicist not employed by Georgia Electric or its Subcontractors to explain to the public why poor quality controls, inadequately trained or unqualified workers might impact an operating nuclear plant-Vogel, let’s say- on the atmosphere, mammals, and property values when things break due to negligence?
Excellent interviewer and excellent narrator. Thank you ! Well done. Firemen need to be informed about what is burning up.....quickly before they react, not knowing anything about what is burning.
I’ve had a heavy feeling in my throat and face since Sunday. So ‘they’ say it’s only bothersome, not dangerous. I’m thinking it was caused by employee ineptitude.
A pool supplies chemical plant typically produces chemicals like chlorine (in various forms like calcium hypochlorite), bromine, algaecides, pH increasers (sodium bicarbonate or soda ash), cyanuric acid (a chlorine stabilizer), pool shock (high-strength chlorine), HCL, stannous acid, muriatic acid, (yes, all these things go in pools depending on the results wanted) and various chemicals used to adjust water alkalinity (too many to list). Now mix those some of those with each other, or some water, different combos, and you got a blend of highly not-supposed-to-breath-for-extended-periods toxic clouds - both going up into the sky and spreading FAR across states, and also the heavier gasious kind that you see falling back down spreading like fog. Meanwhile, non-stop combustion until everything that reacts evaporates on its own. THANKS BIOLAB!
Absolutely. Lawsuit for the whole class of folks in the South DeKalb, Rockdale, Clayton, Henry, Newton and Fulton counties Georgia. Where is Morgan&Morgan!
There are MSDS's and logs of whatsin the building.....how do we not know what the compounds are? There was a white and orange plume....what are these compounds? 4th time around with the last fire in 2020......So, why are they still in business?
I watched a Yellow Jacket stumble and stagger then fall off a ledge at my house yesterday and all the insects of various types were gone by today after a fog of that chlorine gas came through, so I think that not all of us can shelter in place and I have heard in other science news that chlorine destroys the ozone too and there is a big hole in it now and what questions remain unanswered?!!!
I recommend looking up the incident in 2004. You can find the records of it on a .gov site and download the PDF file, and it will explain what exactly was in the smoke. It is at the same company, at the same exact location. Thus logically we can conclude it most likely will contain the same chemicals as the incident from 2004. Nearby water sources were tested in that and it was found with PH as low as 0. That’s insanely acidic.
wouldn't it make sense that a company handling substances that are highly volatile when in contact with water would have a fire control system that did not use water?
The cloud had chlorine, chlorine dioxide, sulfur dioxide, sulfurial chloride and misc partly oxidized haloginated hydrocarbons. The chlorine dioxide (orange gas) is used to make TCCA. What likely happened was that dry powders of chlorination agents reacted with a little water snd reached thermal runaway.
I can’t deal with chlorine in the water. Got city water for to disconnect my payed for well to hauling water and paying a bill. I’m allergic to all strong smells mainly this one. This is due to related regulations along with everything else.
Smoke can travel across continents, reaching hundreds or even thousands of miles due to global air currents, depending on wind patterns and atmospheric conditions.
most intelligent conversation I've ever seen on the news hands down. bravo. and thank you for posting this
I’m teaching chemistry to 7th graders. As I watched this I thought about what my kiddos should be able to understand about this interview. I’m going to play it for them and we will break it down by what we have already learned. Thanks sir, you are very articulate.
hey look, it's real journalism. this is what the press should be doing for us all the time.
This is what we should be doing for ourselves, all the time.
He did a great job explaining
It was a great idea to bring him on
THIS is what news should be. Pertinent, easy to digest information that DIRECTLY impacts residents & explains the facts
Great coverage, he was super knowledgeable & she asked great questions!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Why didnt they just shut down the biolab after the first fire in 2004? And how in the world have they passed multiple fire inspections after catching on fire three times in the past 7 years? And now? They better get shut down.
because republicans let corporations do whatever they want!
@@ftgjt21yep. That’s deregulation for ya.
the chemical tcca isn't regulated by osha
The BioLab fire in Conyers, Georgia is another stark reminder of the dangers posed by chemical facilities operating without adequate safety measures. This is the third major incident involving BioLab in over 20 years, with each event resulting in the release of toxic chlorine gas, forcing mass evacuations and posing serious health risks to the community.
Despite these recurring disasters, BioLab continues to operate without adhering to stricter safety regulations. The chemical involved, trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA), is not even covered under key OSHA and EPA regulations, meaning that necessary precautions weren’t in place to prevent this fire. The financial backing of Centerbridge Partners, which continues to fund BioLab despite repeated violations, underscores the need for corporate accountability.
It's time for stricter regulations on hazardous chemicals, transparency from companies like BioLab, and immediate actions to protect the health and safety of our communities.
It’s important to focus on the here and now!
I like this scientist because of his good logicAL explanations.
She asked great questions!!! I was truly informed by this...Thank you
because she's panicked!
@@racheli2598 She's also not stoopid.
@@racheli2598perfect motivation!🥴
@racheli2598 SHE asked Great questions because she's panicked?? I don't understand your point on that? Elaborate please...thank you
Note: chlorine gas is colourless.
The gas plume/cloud is a complex compound of chemicals in reaction.
Chlorine a greenish-yellow gas. Not "colorless" at all...
It was a white and Orange plume bellowing.
Great interview
GT is an awesome school and this professor makes that clear. To that end - Go Gators!
I offer: Is not the chlorine,{ hurting us} , when a smallest whiff- makes our eyes tear-up and water, and our throat gets dry. I have considered this my "canary-in-a-coal-mine nose", (I can sense things much earlier than others, often they do not sense, at all) and most grateful my sister and I both are blessed with it. Else; Good Show!
Excellent Perspective! Excellent Explanations! Great questions and answers. Thank you ! 🙏🏽💙✌🏽🇺🇸
Great use of a specialist in a specific subject, in this case chemistry, describing the interactions of Chlorine with the atmosphere.
Now, if only could we get 11Alive to have a Nuclear Physicist not employed by Georgia Electric or its Subcontractors to explain to the public why poor quality controls, inadequately trained or unqualified workers might impact an operating nuclear plant-Vogel, let’s say- on the atmosphere, mammals, and property values when things break due to negligence?
Excellent interviewer and excellent narrator. Thank you ! Well done. Firemen need to be informed about what is burning up.....quickly before they react, not knowing anything about what is burning.
I’ve had a heavy feeling in my throat and face since Sunday. So ‘they’ say it’s only bothersome, not dangerous. I’m thinking it was caused by employee ineptitude.
A pool supplies chemical plant typically produces chemicals like chlorine (in various forms like calcium hypochlorite), bromine, algaecides, pH increasers (sodium bicarbonate or soda ash), cyanuric acid (a chlorine stabilizer), pool shock (high-strength chlorine), HCL, stannous acid, muriatic acid, (yes, all these things go in pools depending on the results wanted) and various chemicals used to adjust water alkalinity (too many to list).
Now mix those some of those with each other, or some water, different combos, and you got a blend of highly not-supposed-to-breath-for-extended-periods toxic clouds - both going up into the sky and spreading FAR across states, and also the heavier gasious kind that you see falling back down spreading like fog.
Meanwhile, non-stop combustion until everything that reacts evaporates on its own. THANKS BIOLAB!
Absolutely. Lawsuit for the whole class of folks in the South DeKalb, Rockdale, Clayton, Henry, Newton and Fulton counties Georgia. Where is Morgan&Morgan!
Very good and informative interview.
This was so good, it made me feel my own intelligence was respected too.
There are MSDS's and logs of whatsin the building.....how do we not know what the compounds are?
There was a white and orange plume....what are these compounds?
4th time around with the last fire in 2020......So, why are they still in business?
What’s in the foam? putting out this fire and are there interactions with the actual fire chemicals themselves?
I watched a Yellow Jacket stumble and stagger then fall off a ledge at my house yesterday and all the insects of various types were gone by today after a fog of that chlorine gas came through, so I think that not all of us can shelter in place and I have heard in other science news that chlorine destroys the ozone too and there is a big hole in it now and what questions remain unanswered?!!!
What about the honey bees! 😵💫 We're all doomed bc of stupid ppl.
I recommend looking up the incident in 2004. You can find the records of it on a .gov site and download the PDF file, and it will explain what exactly was in the smoke. It is at the same company, at the same exact location. Thus logically we can conclude it most likely will contain the same chemicals as the incident from 2004. Nearby water sources were tested in that and it was found with PH as low as 0. That’s insanely acidic.
@@shayalynn Thank you, this is so important, everyone should heed your sage advice, GOD Bless!
wouldn't it make sense that a company handling substances that are highly volatile when in contact with water would have a fire control system that did not use water?
TCCA is not covered under OSHA regulations 3:45
Great education. 👍
OOh this doctor has pretty eyes. I am in Decatur GA went outside today..burned my nose and have headache this morning.
Gov official went to testify today. He died in the hallway during proceedings.
The cloud had chlorine, chlorine dioxide, sulfur dioxide, sulfurial chloride and misc partly oxidized haloginated hydrocarbons. The chlorine dioxide (orange gas) is used to make TCCA. What likely happened was that dry powders of chlorination agents reacted with a little water snd reached thermal runaway.
Yeah, that $#!+ ranaway right over my house. Smh
What direction is the winds moving this cloud? North, South, East, West? Signed: Concerned Georgia resident.
😂😂😂 it doesn't matter it's too late for that
But yet they used more water to “put it out” which most likely made it worse and is probably why it kept reigniting …genius
😂😂😂
ThankYou For This Safety Information 💕✨🕊
THOSE FUMES TRAVEL ACROSS STATE LINES~
I can’t deal with chlorine in the water. Got city water for to disconnect my payed for well to hauling water and paying a bill.
I’m allergic to all strong smells mainly this one.
This is due to related regulations along with everything else.
Can the wind blow it north ? Could Any other states be affected?
Smoke can travel across continents, reaching hundreds or even thousands of miles due to global air currents, depending on wind patterns and atmospheric conditions.
Why was smoke flume orange?
Different chemicals can produce all different colors of smoke.
Enter the Zombies, lol
I'm glad the name of this channel isn't the survivor count 😳
it’s getting away with m…..r again and again, and it’s picking up pace 👍🏼
JesuSaves ✝
Williamson Villages
Who’s laughing in back ground
You dont actually smell chlorine you smell the reactioñ of pee and chlorine being mixed 🎉🎉🎉
Meghan Mountains
No matter how you put a cute bow on it , it's gonna kill many😢