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In reply to the discussion: Story missing from my TV: Six Dead at Colorado Dairy [View all]struggle4progress
(125,285 posts)22. Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless, flammable gas that smells like rotten eggs at low concentration levels in the air. It is commonly known as sewer gas, stink damp, and manure gas. At high concentration levels, it has a sickening sweet odor. At extremely high levels, a person can lose their ability to smell the gas and become unaware of its presence. This condition, known as olfactory fatigue, can also occur when people have been exposed to hydrogen sulfide for a longer period of time. Hydrogen sulfide is heavier than air, so it can build up in low-lying areas and enclosed spaces ...
https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/contaminants/hydrogen-sulfide
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It was probably on local news. There are several articles online about it.
RandomNumbers
Aug 2025
#3
It was all over the local news in Denver. It also made National news as well. See link below.
generalbetrayus
Aug 2025
#23
I read news report on DU a couple of days ago, so international news, kinda. But surprised it doesn't have bigger impact
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2025
#39
In unrelated news, Trump Administration destroys OSHA and attacks unions that push for safer workplaces.
Midnight Writer
Aug 2025
#15
If only the U.S. had a part of government to protect the workers from occupational safety hazards
LiberalArkie
Aug 2025
#32