"Red sludge is a byproduct of the refining of bauxite into alumina, the basic material for manufacturing aluminum. It contains heavy metals and is toxic if ingested. Treated sludge is often stored in ponds where the water eventually evaporates, leaving behind a dried red clay-like soil."
"MAL Rt., the Hungarian Aluminum Production and Trade Company that owns the Ajkai plant, has insisted the red sludge is not considered hazardous waste according to EU standards. The company has also rejected criticism that it should have taken more precautions to shore up the reservoir."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101006/ap_on_he_me/eu_hungary_sludge_flood
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Question for Debate: At what point do idiotic statements become "heinous crimes against humanity" punishable by death -- preferably by immersion in toxic sludge?
Originally posted by spruce112358Can you really kill someone by immersion in toxic sludge?
"Red sludge is a byproduct of the refining of bauxite into alumina, the basic material for manufacturing aluminum. It contains heavy metals and is toxic if ingested. Treated sludge is often stored in ponds where the water eventually evaporates, leaving behind a dried red clay-like soil."
"MAL Rt., the Hungarian Aluminum Production and Trade Company t ...[text shortened]... s crimes against humanity" punishable by death -- preferably by immersion in toxic sludge?
And more on topic I'd like to say it's pretty obvious that if your reservoir just broke and flooded a couple of villages with toxic waste you should have taken more precautions. It's hardly rocket science is it ? You've got a reservoir, the contents of that reservoir will put pressure on the reservoir. Make sure your reservoir can withstand the pressure.