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Comment Re:Better solutions that actually work (Score 1) 117

Actually, in the Ft. Lauderdale/Palm Beach area the Atlantic is rather deep and not going to produce a big storm surge. You need shallow water for the water to pile up. They have shallow water in most places in the Gulf but not all of Florida is susceptible to major storm surge issues.

http://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/surge/miami_mom5h.png

Comment MO Lead (Score 2) 780

I lived in Missouri, MO, for a while and had noticed that the place is full of lead deposits. I think it's pretty common for the ground to contain large deposits of lead without harming the children. You need more than just lead in the ground to have a problem.

Comment Re:Oh, good (Score 1) 219

They'll kill any pollinator unlucky enough to be on the wrong plant.

Actually, Neonicotinoid residues are found in pollen and nectar consumed by pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The residues can reach lethal concentrations in some situations.

http://extension.psu.edu/plants/tree-fruit/news/2012/new-report-on-neonicotinoids-and-bees

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