Environmental Hazard

Living around a gas station poses a health risk.

Taking the corporations & government before the court of public opinion
Gasoline tanks leaching into the ground pose a major health risk
High density of low wage & low income people live in or around highly toxic areas


Benzene exposure can negatively impact one's health.
High levels of benzene over prolonged periods can result in death.
Low levels can cause drowsiness, dizziness, rapid heart rate, tremors, confusion, and headache. High levels of benzene ingested or inhaled through food or air may cause vomiting, irritation of the esophagus and stomach, dizziness, sleepiness, convulsions, rapid heart rate, lung and eye irritation, impaired immune system and death.
Benzene can cause damage to the bone marrow and is a known cancer- causing agent
Children are often at greater risks due to their immature immune system and often play around the contaminated sites.
Hydrocarbons are another contaminant contained in gasoline.
Current legalization in Canada is very weak and rarely enforced.
The government needs to create tougher standards and ensure that corporations are forced to clean up and remove the source of contaminates.
Healthcare providers need to monitor this situation to determine the risk factor.

A study has been conducted over the course of a two year period to determine the risk factors and symptoms this has on people in an area highly contaminated
Frequent monitoring of ground water, soil and air samples should be conducted on a regular basis by an independent body
Currently this testing is conducted by the companies responsible and the results are not available to the general public
disclaimer check with a healthcare provider if you have concerns
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[rancholosmalulos]

I can feel your pain. We moved to a ranch in Texas and found that ExxonMobil had just been dumping for 80 years. And, they still operate the property. I had expected that Exxon would be really clean and high tech. Wrong. I decided to vent a little on you tube. I started to look at other users and i found your page and I think you are doing a great job.

[aronevans]

Thanks for stopping by to view the video.

Good luck with your channel & thanks

[AJuner78]

Good for you and your persistance. It is too bad that the average person just doesn't understand the importance of making sure these type projects are handled responsibly. ... and hopefully prevented.

[aronevans]

It comes down to taking personal responsibility

Thank-you for viewing and the encouragement :)

[alexanderqqq]

high levels of toxic vapor ,,heh would that be Benzene? used widely as a fuel additive so that everytime you fill your tank you are in danger of high benzene exposure is why nobody helps you nomore as they all died of lung cancer is ashame there isnt much awareness about this then say tobacco but then when has this world ever been realistic

[aronevans]

The policy makers are never realistic when it comes to issues like this..thanks for you comments

[eskatira]

chemtrail cause it

[BabyGreenEyes68]

Good video!!

[aronevans]

Thanks for viewing & the information.

[RockinJoeDavis]

MOE in Ontario has de-regulated environmental work, any P.Eng. stamp will do for a certificate of compliance. Something like 1 in 30 is reviewed by the ministry only. Almost worse than Alberta! Here in BC the work is reviewed by "roster professionals" who are a strange mix of independent consultant and government employees, this new process lessens the liability risk for the government. It's like having the foxes look after the chickens! Nice post!