Severe Storms in the Midwest Pose Risk of Pollution Spread

The U.S. Midwest has been hit by a series of severe storms and tornadoes, causing trees to topple and buildings to be damaged. Heavy rains have washed industrial waste and soil contaminants into surrounding areas, threatening the safety of local drinking water sources. The severe weather has also led to widespread flight cancellations at airports such as Chicago’s, severely disrupting both the environment and transportation systems.