New technique turns plastic bags into weapon against dangerous chemical: 'A serious social problem'

Scientists have developed a method that will allow plastic waste to be used in chemical reactions that make toxic compounds ...

Republicans consider rolling back safety rules aimed at chemical hubs like Houston's

Communities near petrochemical plants along the ship channel have long suffered from elevated rates of asthma, cancer and ...

From nail bars to firefighting foams: how chemicals are deemed safe enough or too harmful

It’s smart chemistry, and it’s one reason gel manicures last so much longer than normal nail polish. But recently, the EU ...
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Kentucky moves to ban deadly kratom chemical, Gov. Beshear announces

LOUSIVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Governor Andy Beshear announced on Wednesday Kentucky will make 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, ...

‘Deadliest industrial incidents in our country in years.’ Federal investigation launched into explosion that killed 16 at munitions plant in TN

The site of the explosion was restricted while under the control of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) as they analyzed the debris field and removed undetonated explosives ...
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Federal investigators to probe deadly Accurate Energetic Systems explosion

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board said its team will begin assessing the site now that the ATF has completed its work and cleared remaining explosives.

This mosquito death trap is all-natural and very deadly

Mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria and dengue, kill thousands of people per year. In 2023 alone, malaria killed over ...