The shock waves were felt several miles from the factory. At least eight people were injured, two critically.
Tag: Chemicals
Sterilized Workers Seek to Collect Damages Against Dow Chemical in France
A pesticide made by Dow Chemical sterilized thousands of banana workers in Nicaragua decades ago. In an unusual legal move, they are turning to France to enforce payment.
Japan Cites ‘National Security’ in Free Trade Crackdown. Sound Familiar?
Tokyo has moved to limit exports of chemicals to big South Korean chip makers like Samsung, citing vague threats to Japan’s security. Seoul says a political dispute is the real reason for the move.
Explosion Rocks Industrial Zone in Eastern China, Killing 47
The blast occurred at a chemical plant, and videos online showed people who appeared to have been cut by glass and other debris.
Explosion Near Chemical Plant in China Kills at Least 23
Fire engulfed dozens of trucks near the plant in Hebei Province after a blast that could be heard more than a mile away. The cause was unclear.