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Carbon black producer’s emissions were 'primary source' of soot falling on Hamilton in July: environment ministry

August 12, 2026

Emissions from carbon black manufacturer Birla Carbon were "a primary source" of the soot falling on Hamilton neighbourhoods in early July, Ontario's Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has said. Black dust falling on Hamilton homes is a perennial issue, especially near the eastern industrial sector.



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