High Benzene Levels at School Prompt Criticism; Classes Continue
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Pollution levels at a school in Kiryat Ata reached 3.3 times the permitted standard for benzene, a carcinogen, on Saturday. Despite the high levels, classes resumed on Sunday as usual, drawing criticism. Bazan stated the emissions were due to renovations and that authorities were notified, but ministries did not cancel classes.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Benzene levels at a Kiryat Ata school were 3.3 times the permitted standard on Saturday.
- Benzene is a known carcinogen linked to increased leukemia rates.
- Classes resumed Sunday despite high pollution levels, drawing criticism.
- Bazan cited renovations for the increased emissions and stated authorities were notified.
- Environmental, Health, and Education ministries did not cancel classes.
- Bazan stated it uses advanced technologies to minimize environmental impact.
A school in Kiryat Ata experienced the highest concentration of pollutants in recent years on Saturday, measuring 12.9 micrograms per cubic meter over a 24-hour period, which is 3.3 times the permitted standard. Benzene, a known carcinogen linked to increased leukemia rates, was the primary pollutant. Despite the elevated levels, classes resumed as normal on Sunday morning.
Bazan, the facility responsible, stated that the increased emission resulted from renovations at one of its units and that relevant government authorities were informed in advance. However, the Ministries of Environmental Protection, Health, and Education did not deem it necessary to cancel classes at the school on Sunday.
A representative for Bazan Group commented that the company employs advanced environmental measures and technologies to minimize its environmental impact and will continue to operate responsibly in full cooperation with regulators and health officials.
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