Mercaptans in Methane Leak Make Porter Ranch Residents Sick, and Fearful

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By Lisa SongJan 25, 2016, 5:00 am166 pts
Little research has been done on the lasting impact of mercaptans, the chemical regulators say has caused headaches, nosebleeds and nausea. By Lisa Song Within a week of the start of the natural gas leak in Los Angeles, Gabriel Khanlian's 2-year-old daughter developed a rash all over her body. His sons—ages 6…

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