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๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Phthalates โ€“ Hormonal Poisons Present Everywhere

Phthalates, widely used in various products, are organic compounds that pose significant health risks due to their widespread usage and hormonal disruption effects.

Mar 21 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

BASF CEO Markus Kamieth: 'If we stop investing in China, we are retreating from half of the global market'

BASF's CEO Markus Kamieth emphasizes the importance of investing in China to remain competitive in the global chemical market, despite current overcapacity and slow economic growth in the region.

Mar 21 โ€ข 08:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China offers US olive branch with fentanyl raids ahead of possible Trump visit

China has initiated a crackdown on fentanyl precursor chemicals in a gesture of goodwill towards the US ahead of a scheduled visit by Donald Trump.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Yorkshire town residents have 'shocking' high levels of 'forever chemicals' linked to cancer

Residents of Bentham, a Yorkshire town, have been found to have alarming levels of 'forever chemicals' associated with cancer, according to a recent ITV documentary investigation.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NESREA shuts Oyo plant over environmental violations

NESREA has closed a Bond Chemicals factory in Oyo State due to environmental violations concerning untreated industrial waste discharge.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Vrฤek: Suspicious food additives mask their use with so-called clean declarations

A report by the Environmental Working Group reveals that American food contains over a hundred chemicals whose safety has never been officially examined, allowing manufacturers to exploit legal loopholes in food labeling.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

People in North Yorkshire town found to have โ€˜alarmingโ€™ levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in blood

Residents of a North Yorkshire town have been found to have dangerously high levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in their blood, linked to local groundwater contamination.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Remove these colors immediately from use

The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency warns against two tattoo inks that contain harmful substances exceeding EU limits and advises immediate removal from use.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Artificial turf fields can be deadly for coho salmon: UBC study

A study by the University of British Columbia reveals that artificial turf fields pose a danger to coho salmon due to harmful chemicals leaching from crumb rubber.

Mar 18 โ€ข 23:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Want to cover over PFAS-contaminated training site

The Swedish Armed Forces plans to cover an old training site in Tullinge to protect groundwater contaminated with PFAS chemicals.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Drug factory busted in Ambedkar Nagar, UP; meth worth โ‚น20 crore seized

The Gujarat ATS has uncovered an illegal methamphetamine factory in Ambedkar Nagar, UP, seizing drugs and chemicals worth โ‚น20 crore.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Toxic pollution caused by the war in Iran is expected to spread and last for decades

The article discusses the ecological consequences of recent Israeli drone attacks in Tehran, which released toxic chemicals into the atmosphere, reminiscent of past environmental catastrophes in the region.

Mar 18 โ€ข 02:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Turkey: The police officer who used chemicals against the 'woman in red' during the Gezi protests is sentenced to plant 300 trees

A police officer involved in a controversial incident during the 2013 Gezi Park protests in Turkey has been ordered to plant 300 trees as punishment for the assault on a protester known as the 'woman in red'.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

A groundbreaking method in drug production has been discovered. It's the result of a scientist's mistake

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a new method for modifying complex drug molecules using light instead of chemicals, resulting from a laboratory error.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Start-up in Oberhaching: No More Forever Chemicals

A start-up in Oberhaching, Germany is developing a solution to eliminate harmful PFAS chemicals, known for their persistence in the environment and adverse health effects.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

No need to buy expensive raisins from the market, make them at home from grapes

A guide on how to make homemade raisins from grapes easily and economically without any machinery or chemicals, highlighting their popularity as a dry fruit in Indian households.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Tukes: The Cause of the Janakkala Massive Explosion has been Revealed

The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency has determined that a damaged firework caused a massive explosion in a fireworks storage facility in Janakkala.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Fire Spread Explosively at Fireworks Warehouse in Janakkala โ€“ Tukes: Hereโ€™s the Likely Cause

A significant fire at a fireworks warehouse in Janakkala was likely caused by a damaged firework, according to Finland's Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes).

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tukes: The cause of the Janakkala fireworks storage fire was defective fireworks

The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency has concluded that a recent fireworks storage fire in Janakkala was likely caused by damaged fireworks.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Illegal pesticides common in online stores

A recent review by the Swedish Chemicals Agency found that illegal pesticides are commonly available for purchase from online retailers.

Mar 17 โ€ข 02:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

There was dangerous xylene and ethylbenzene in the water supply in Holubice near Prague

Dangerous chemicals xylene and ethylbenzene were detected in the water supply in Holubice, a village near Prague.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Analysis confirms chemicals in water in Holubice, released during maintenance

Chemical analysis has confirmed the presence of chemicals in the water supply in Holubice, attributed to maintenance activities.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

A chemical soup in every drop of water: science confirms that oceans have ceased to be natural

A new study reveals that nearly all oceans are contaminated with synthetic chemicals, indicating a loss of natural marine environments worldwide.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What Happened to the Yamuna River?

The Yamuna river in Delhi has seen a color change in its surface foam from white to pink, primarily due to chemicals used in dyeing fabric.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The man who died in Jรคmsรค Himoks was skiing with friends โ€“ Tukes investigating the conditions of the accident slope

The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a skier at Himos ski resort in Jรคmsรค, where safety conditions are under scrutiny.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Idemitsu Kosan also reduces ethylene production in Chiba and Yamaguchi, following Mitsubishi Chemical and Mitsui Chemicals

Idemitsu Kosan has begun reducing ethylene production at its plants in Chiba and Yamaguchi due to supply fears stemming from the situation in the Hormuz Strait.

Mar 16 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Wrinkles and dull skin will be gone, homemade face serum will provide natural glow

The article discusses the prevalence of skin issues among individuals and offers homemade solutions for achieving healthy skin without chemicals.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Doctors push for tougher regulation of 'killer' workplace chemicals

Doctors are advocating for stricter regulations on chemicals in the workplace deemed 'silent killers' to enhance worker safety.

Mar 15 โ€ข 18:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

PFAS: how 'eternal chemicals' are affecting your health and how to avoid them

The article discusses the health risks posed by PFAS, a group of over 4,700 chemical compounds, and recent European regulations limiting their presence in drinking water.

Mar 15 โ€ข 16:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Lizards Will Scurry Away in Summer, Try These Easy Methods

As summer begins, articles reveal effective natural methods to keep lizards away from homes, avoiding harmful chemicals.

Mar 15 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A fatal mistake chewing gum ended in a boy's death: a horrific explosion occurred

A Ukrainian student died after mistakenly mixing chewing gum with a dangerous explosive substance instead of harmless citric acid.

Mar 15 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Alert in Texas: Ken Paxton investigates major supermarkets for spraying organic food with chemicals without warning

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating major supermarkets for allegedly spraying organic fruits and vegetables with chemicals without proper consumer warnings.

Mar 14 โ€ข 21:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Fetuses likely have more โ€˜forever chemicalsโ€™ in blood than thought โ€“ report

New research indicates that fetuses may have higher levels of `forever chemicals` in their blood than previously recorded, highlighting the potential risks during fetal development.

Mar 14 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Two towns in Soria quarantined due to a truck accident with hazardous substances

Two towns in the province of Soria have been quarantined as a precaution following a truck fire that involved dangerous chemicals.

Mar 14 โ€ข 09:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Poisonous Chemicals Found in Ancient Grave in Ukraine

Researchers discovered vermilion pigment in a double grave in Ukraine, indicating its potential use for both aesthetic and practical purposes in ancient burials.

Mar 13 โ€ข 17:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Fines could reach $1M in Trans-Canada Highway chemical spill in New Brunswick

The New Brunswick government is considering fines of up to $1 million against a Fredericton company for spilling toxic chemicals on the Trans-Canada Highway.

Mar 12 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

EXPERT WARNS: Be careful with household chemicals: a truly clean surface has this type of scent

An expert warns about the potential dangers of household cleaning chemicals and provides safety tips.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

I removed weeds in my garden with Monty Don's simple four-word advice

The author shares successful gardening advice from Monty Don on weeding without chemicals, emphasizing manual techniques.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Researchers Discover Something New About Humans in Finland - "For the First Time"

Researchers at the University of Oulu have identified a new mechanism related to how certain chemicals disrupt hormonal balance in humans.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Scientists tested food packaging. One type performed really poorly in research

A new analysis indicates that heating plastic food containers can significantly increase the release of microplastics and chemicals into food.

Mar 11 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Farmer: We owe it to each other to identify the real polluter of drinking water

A Danish farmer expresses frustration over the negative portrayal of agriculture's use of chemicals, arguing that such discussions are often based on misunderstandings.

Mar 10 โ€ข 20:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Farmer: We owe it to each other to identify the real polluter of drinking water

A Danish farmer responds to the negative portrayal of agriculture in the political debate over water pollution, arguing that farmers are misunderstood regarding their use of chemicals.

Mar 10 โ€ข 20:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

RESEARCH โŸฉ Two widely used chemicals accelerate aging in men

A new study reveals that commonly found industrial chemicals can significantly accelerate biological aging in middle-aged men.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

BACON FEAR: Sales of a hugely popular breakfast product plummet in the UK

In the UK, sales of nitrite-treated bacon have significantly declined as consumers increasingly fear its cancer-causing chemicals, while sales of nitrite-free bacon have surged.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Reduction in Ethylene Production by Petrochemical Companies, Including Mitsui Chemicals

Mitsui Chemicals has announced a reduction in ethylene production at its Chiba and Osaka facilities due to uncertainty surrounding the procurement of naphtha from the Middle East.

Mar 10 โ€ข 08:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Decline in Industrial Orders in January

New industrial orders in Finland decreased by 2.7% in January compared to the previous year, with significant drops in various sectors, particularly in chemicals.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Testing the waters: can pumping chemicals into the ocean help stop global heating?

Scientists are experimenting with pumping alkaline chemicals into the ocean to potentially combat global heating and ocean acidification.

Mar 10 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Neither plumbers nor chemicals: how to unclog a pipe with homemade ingredients

This article provides eco-friendly and budget-friendly solutions for unclogging kitchen and bathroom drains without the use of corrosive chemicals.

Mar 9 โ€ข 20:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Chemistry, glassmaking, transport: the sectors most affected by the surge in oil and gas prices

The surging prices of oil and gas due to geopolitical tensions have severely impacted several industrial sectors, particularly chemicals and transport.

Mar 9 โ€ข 18:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

The recidivist from Vyลกkov had chemicals in warehouses for the production of methamphetamine worth tens of millions

A recidivist from the Vyลกkov region was found to possess chemicals worth tens of millions for methamphetamine production in his warehouses.

Mar 9 โ€ข 15:19 UTC

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