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Tag: dolomite

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    Categories FACT CHECK

    VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Photo of ‘new Manila Bay’ with wider, longer dolomite beach FAKE

    By VERA Files  |  Jan 23, 2021 7:20 PM

    A sea vessel, two excavators, and other tools used for the rehabilitation of the bay were also edited out of the original image and digitally covered with sand.

    beaches, dolomite, Manila Bay

  • thumbnail_Dolomite_in_Manila_Bay_pic_3_Photo_by_Dde_Jesus.jpg
    Categories Earth Files News

    No need for impact assessment for Manila Bay project, says EMB exec

    By Reiven Pascasio  |  Sep 18, 2020 9:47 PM

    The Manila Bay “white sand” project did not go through an environmental impact assessment, according to an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental and Management Bureau (DENR-EMB).

    DENR-EMB, dolomite, Manila Bay, white sand

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    Categories FACT CHECK

    VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah is NOT made of dolomite

    By VERA Files  |  Sep 16, 2020 6:23 PM

    Multiple sources state the palm-shaped offshore island, a product of land reclamation, was made using sea sand and rocks.

    dolomite, Manila Bay

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    Categories Earth Files News

    Toxicologist: Dolomite particles may cause cancer, other diseases

    By Reiven Pascasio  |  Sep 13, 2020 8:50 PM

    The possible presence of toxic heavy metals and silica dust in the crushed dolomite rocks dumped at the Manila Baywalk may cause cancer, respiratory and kidney problems and subsequently weaken the immune system, a toxicologist had warned.

    dolomite

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