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Texas sues DuPont, 3M over 'forever chemicals' in consumer products
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is suing companies that have historically made toxic “forever chemicals,” commonly referred to as PFAS, or products that contain them, alleging false ...The Hill - 9h -
Concern over Syria's chemical weapons stockpile triggers emergency meeting of global monitor
The global chemical weapons watchdog has opened an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Syria over concerns about the country’s stockpile of toxic chemicals in the wake of the overthrow of ...ABC News - 16h -
‘Forever chemical’ found in mineral water from several European countries
Contamination thought to stem from the heavy application of pesticides containing TFA, a type of PFAS. Mineral water from several European nations has been found for the first time to be ...The Guardian - 20h -
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Scientists find 'forever chemical' byproduct in mineral water across Europe
An extremely persistent and highly mobile "forever chemical" byproduct is contaminating many mineral water brands sold across Europe, researchers have found. Evaluating the contents of 19 brands ...The Hill - 12h -
'I want justice': Victims of Syria chemical attacks speak freely for first time
The UN's chemical watchdog says dozens were killed in a chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta in 2018.BBC News - 1d -
Syria chemical attack victims want investigations re-opened
The UN's chemical watchdog says dozens were killed in the chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta in 2018.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Should you cook with black plastic utensils?
We asked experts if black plastic cooking utensils are dangerous and what you should be using instead.NBC News - 2d -
Israeli Strikes on Syria Target Chemical Weapons, Rocket and Missile Arsenals
Israel has used the chaos in Syria as an opportunity to seize a buffer zone with Syria and destroy strategic assets, afraid they could end up in rebel hands.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Syria’s President Had Stocks of Chemical Weapons. What Happens to Them Now?
While experts believe that Syria has retained some stocks of chemical weapons, their quantities likely have been depleted and it would be hard for rogue actors to use them.The New York Times - 3d -
Mark Ruffalo presses Biden to act fast on 'forever chemicals' before Trump takes office
Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo is urging the Biden administration to take decisive regulatory action on "forever chemicals," as the return of President-elect Trump to the White House looms near. ...The Hill - 3d -
Global chemical arms watchdog warns Syria about unaccounted weapons
The global chemical weapons watchdog has said that it reminded Syria of its obligations to comply with rules to safeguard certain toxic chemicals after rebels entered the capital Damascus over the ...ABC News - 3d -
E.P.A. Bans Perc and T.C.E., Two Chemicals Used In Dry Cleaning
The two solvents, known as Perc and TCE, cause kidney cancer and other ailments, and have been the subject of years of controversy.The New York Times - 3d -
‘It is ambitious, but ambition builds the world’: can the Gambia’s bold plan to cut plastic pollution work?
Tourists flock to the country’s dazzling beaches, but its vast, smoking waste sites tell a different story – one that the government is keen to change . Travelling through the Gambia, it is hard to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Israel's foreign minister says it has struck suspected chemical weapons sites in Syria
Israel's foreign minister says it has struck suspected chemical weapons sites in SyriaABC News - 3d -
These 3 Things Are Standing in the Way of a Global Plastics Treaty
Global plastic pollution talks have stalled—but a treaty is possible if countries can agree on finances, the proper regulation of dangerous ingredients, and set limits on production.Wired - 4d -
U.S. Spy Agencies Monitor Chemical Weapons Storage Sites, Fearing Use in Syria
But aides to President Biden have made clear that the United States has no intention of intervening in support of either President Bashar al-Assad or the rebels.The New York Times - 5d -
U.S. warily eyes Syrian war, with spy agencies monitoring chemical weapons storage sites for signs of use.
“We are not going to insert ourselves to affect the outcome of this,” an them explained.The New York Times - 5d -
More than 400 chemicals in plastic products linked to breast cancer – study
Exposure to these toxic compounds, found in everyday items, could be elevating cancer risk in young women. More than 400 chemicals regularly used in everyday plastic products are linked to breast ...The Guardian - 6d -
Pupils inspire switch from single-use plastics
Five schools now use reusable pudding pots after the children wrote letters raising their concerns.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Biden bars new 'forever chemicals' from expedited approval
The Biden administration on Wednesday took a step toward preventing dangerous “forever chemicals” from being released onto the market after a less rigorous review process. It issued a new ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
German company caught smuggling chemical plant to Iran
Aiotec GmbH agrees $14.5mn settlement with US after disguising shipment of dismantled polypropylene facilityFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
US blasts countries that ‘stood in the way of progress to protect their profits’ over collapsed plastic talks
The White House criticized a group of oil-rich countries as well as corporations who make money from plastic production in a new statement after global talks for a treaty to reduce plastic waste ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
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UK chemicals sector doubts Starmer ‘reset’ will end Brexit blues
Businesses say regulatory and customs frictions will barely be eased if Labour government sticks to red lines on EUFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
My Chemical Romance pays tribute to former drummer Bob Bryar, found dead last week
My Chemical Romance with a 'heavy heart' paid tribute to its former drummer Bob Bryar, who was found dead in his Tennessee home last week.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Starbucks plastic cup investigation shows recycling reality
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty
Delegates from more than 170 countries are working to salvage a treaty that would tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.The New York Times - Nov. 30
