Gypsum
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Mastodons: Nova Scotia was home to hairy, elephant-like creatures 80,000 years agoThe remains of a mastodon that once lived in Nova Scotia will go on display this weekend at the Museum of Natural History in Halifax.CanadaFeb 25, 2022
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Spike in drywall prices affecting constructionNew homes and renovations are getting more expensive. The effects of a new drywall duty are being felt in Saskatchewan. The cost of a sheet has jumped up to approximately $13 from about eight dollars a few weeks ago.CanadaJan 3, 2017
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Radioactive water pouring into massive sinkhole in Florida leeching into aquiferA huge sinkhole has opened at a fertilizer and animal feed plant in Florida and millions of litres of contaminated water has poured into the aquifer.EnvironmentSep 16, 2016
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Fort McMurray rebuild threatened after feds impose drywall tariffBuilders and suppliers say the tariff threatens the stability of the industry and could also impact the rebuilding efforts at fire-ravaged Fort McMurray.MoneySep 13, 2016
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Rescuers find 8 survivors 5 days after a gypsum mine collapsed in ChinaChinese state media say rescuers have found eight surviving miners who have been trapped for five days by a collapse at a gypsum mine in eastern China.WorldDec 30, 2015
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Crackdown on asbestos causing problems in Metro VancouverWorkSafe BC has been cracking down on renovation and demolition because some older wallboard, gyproc, and sheetrock can contain asbestos.Dec 3, 2015
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