Tankers of vinyl chloride were going halfway across the country, government records show, a trip highlighting the risks of transporting chemicals as plastics production grows.
Tag: Chemicals
Biden Administration to Curb Toxic Pollutants From Chemical Plants
The rule would chiefly affect plants along the Gulf Coast, the Ohio River Valley and in West Virginia.
Biden Administration to Curb Toxic Pollutants From Chemical Plants
The rule would chiefly affect plants along the Gulf Coast, the Ohio River Valley and in West Virginia.
EPA to Restrict Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
The government will strictly limit in drinking water two chemicals that are ubiquitous in modern society but are linked to a range of health effects.
What Toxic Chemicals Were Aboard the Derailed Train in Ohio?
The train was carrying industrial materials used in plastics, paint thinners and other products, according to information provided to the federal government.
After Ohio Derailment and Chemical Spill, Health and Environmental Fears Grow
Experts say more work could be needed to determine the consequences after a release of toxic chemicals from a Feb. 3 train crash.
E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos
The agency aims to ban the manufacturing and import of a type of asbestos that is used in brake pads, gaskets and other automotive products and is linked to cancer.
Citrus Flavoring Is Weaponized Against Insect-Borne Diseases
The E.P.A. has approved nootkatone, which is found in cedars and grapefruit. It repels ticks, mosquitoes and other dangerous bugs for hours, but is safe enough to eat.
Roundup Maker to Pay $10 Billion to Settle Cancer Suits
Bayer faced tens of thousands of claims linking the weedkiller to cases of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Some of the money is set aside for future cases.
Chemical Plant Explosion in Spain Kills One and Prompts Order to Stay Inside
The shock waves were felt several miles from the factory. At least eight people were injured, two critically.