Tag: chemical
European waters massively contaminated by a persistent chemical, according to associations
News Published on 06/02/2024 at 12:01 p.m. Updated 06/02/2024 at 12:01 p.m. Reading 2 min. European waters are massively contaminated by a very persistent chemical product, trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), according…
Benzene emissions detected at Sarnia chemical plant Friday morning
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Ineos Styrolution said Friday morning hourly benzene emissions above 0.021 parts-per million had been detected at its Sarnia plant, which makes styrene out of…
Sarnia chemical plant’s owner appeals provincial suspension order
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Ineos Styrolution has appealed an Ontario Environment Ministry order suspending the operating approval for its Sarnia styrene plant. Published May 23, 2024 • Last…
Forestry Chemical Industries, turnover down in the 1st quarter
(Finance) – ICF – Forestry Chemical Industries reported in the 1st quarter a sales of 19.5 million euros compared to 21 million in the 1st quarter of 2023. The diversification…
Miscarriages linked to chemical factories in “Cancer Alley”
“Cancer Alley” is a 137 kilometer stretch along the Mississippi River in the American South – cluttered with heavy industry and polluted by its emissions. Residents of the communities are…
Chemical company considering appealing suspension order at Sarnia site
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published May 04, 2024 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read The Ineos Styrolution Sarnia site on Tashmoo Avenue in Sarnia…
Your sofa probably contains a dangerous chemical compound (it passes into the blood)
News Published on 05/03/2024 at 4:28 p.m. Updated 05/03/2024 at 4:28 p.m. Reading 2 min. According to a new investigation, certain chemical compounds found in sofas could be found in…
Ministry suspension of Sarnia chemical plant unusual: officials
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News A day after operations at a Sarnia-based chemical plant were suspended by Ontario’s Environment Ministry, Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley said he can’t recall that…
Insecticide and tear gas – US accuses Russia of using chemical weapons in Ukraine | Foreign countries
According to the US, chemical weapons have been used especially against Ukrainian fortified positions. Russia denies the accusations. According to the US, Russia is using banned chemical weapons in the…
Did Russia use chemical weapons in Ukraine? This American report which affirms it – L’Express
The United States’ accusation is formal. Russia reportedly used a suffocating chemical weapon dating back to World War I in its invasion of Ukraine. Chloropicrin, a so-called “choking” chemical agent,…