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EPA Proposes Rule To Protect Consumers From Harmful Chemicals Found In Homes And Schools
2015-01-12 01:46:24| chemicalonline Home Page
Recently, EPA is taking action to protect consumers from new uses and imports of the harmful chemicals Toluene Diisocyanates (TDI)
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High Levels Dangerous Chemicals Found Air Near Oil & Gas Sites
2014-10-30 19:04:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
National Geographic: Dirk DeTurck had a years-old rash that wouldn't go away, his wife's hair came out in chunks, and anytime they lingered outside their house for more than an hour, splitting headaches set in. They were certain the cause was simply breathing the air in Greenbrier, Arkansas, the rural community to which they'd retired a decade ago. They blamed the gas wells around them. But state officials didn't investigate. So DeTurck leapt at the chance to help with research that posed a pressing question: What's...
Hazardous chemicals found in children's products
2014-10-24 17:08:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Toxic chemicals have been found in clothing and footwear sold by nine supermarkets and retailers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, including Aldi, Migros and Tchibo.
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NORWAY: Action call after chemicals found in clothing
2014-06-03 14:39:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Norway's Consumer Council is calling on the authorities and apparel industry for a "more aggressive" approach after banned chemicals were found in clothing.
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New ozone-destroying chemicals found in atmosphere
2014-03-09 19:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Dozens of mysterious ozone-destroying chemicals may be undermining the recovery of the giant ozone hole over Antarctica, researchers have revealed. The chemicals, which are also extremely potent greenhouse gases, may be leaking from industrial plants or being used illegally, contravening the Montreal protocol which began banning the ozone destroyers in 1987. Scientists said the finding of the chemicals circulating in the atmosphere showed "ozone depletion is not yesterday's story." Until now,...
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