Chemicals

Research suggests motor neurone disease (MND) may be triggered by a specific type of exercise, a missing vitamin, and exposure to common chemicals. The condition causes paralysis and is ultimately fatal.

Alibaba and its U.S. payment processing company failed for eight years to stop the sale of dangerous drugs, chemicals, and pill presses to American customers, despite employee warnings about compliance issues. Public records reveal the companies knowingly allowed these hazardous products to be sold.

A hazmat response in Irvine is linked to a teen and chemicals from an earlier case, according to an attorney. The incident occurred at a home in a gated community where similar events have previously taken place.

A Kenyan delegation praised the natural farming models in Andhra Pradesh (A.P.), highlighting diversified farms with over 20 crops, healthy soils, rich biodiversity, and ecological pest management techniques that reduce chemical use.

UK farmers are adopting regenerative methods such as reducing chemicals and intensive ploughing to improve soil quality and water retention in response to high temperatures. The shift aims to address challenges posed by heatwaves by enhancing soil resilience.

Experts suggest safer and more effective solutions than hydrogen peroxide for addressing the algae problem in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. A freshwater ecologist highlights that chemical treatments commonly used for algae in water features may not be optimal.

Investigators are searching the sewers beneath the decrepit Philadelphia home of Eugene Horsch, 44, for DNA, chemicals used to dissolve bodies, and evidence of a drug lab.

Consumer Reports advises washing new clothes before wearing them to remove chemicals, dust, and potential bacteria from the manufacturing and supply chain process. Experts recommend using cold water, gentle detergents like Persil Free & Sensitive, and avoiding fabric softeners to protect sensitive skin, especially for babies.

The Climate Investment Fund (CIF) approved $500 million in catalytic financing for Brazil and Mexico to decarbonize their industrial sectors, targeting industries like iron and steel, cement, chemicals, and aluminum. The funding aims to unlock billions in additional private and institutional investment, preventing nearly 2 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually.

EU leaders at the Brussels summit urged the European Commission to expand trade defenses against China's overcapacity, proposing sector-wide tariffs in industries like chemicals and green technology. Europe, typically critical of U.S. Section 301 tariffs, is now considering similar restrictive measures.

President Donald Trump accused vandals of using chemicals to damage the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, which had faced issues with algae growth and peeling paint shortly after a $14.8 million restoration. The National Park Service is using chemicals and ozone treatments to address the algae, while authorities investigate the vandalism and a prior '86 47' message etched near the National Mall.

President Donald Trump claimed vandals used chemicals to damage the recently renovated reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial, which had faced issues with peeling paint and algae growth after a $14.8 million restoration. The National Park Service is addressing the algae with chemicals and ozone, while authorities investigate the vandalism.

A Hong Kong court has sentenced Cheung Lai-ming, a 35-year-old programmer, to 14 years for his involvement in a bomb plot targeting authorities during and after the 2019 anti-government protests. He pleaded guilty to manufacturing explosives in his Wong Tai Sin public rental flat and storing over 20kg of explosive chemicals between August 2019 and May 2022.

Scientists are proposing to spray chemicals into Earth's magnetic field as a protective measure against powerful solar storms. The plan aims to mitigate potential damage caused by these storms to technological systems and infrastructure.

A Washington state mill near Longview has been found to be leaking chemicals, following a deadly spill last month that killed 11 people in the same area.

Efforts to dilute the drainage system in Longview following the May 26 implosion and spill have been completed, according to Washington state.

The dead fish count in Longview has increased eightfold following a pulp mill disaster caused by the Nippon Dynawave implosion, which leaked chemicals into local waters. Authorities have confirmed that Longview's drinking water remains safe despite the incident.

All missing victims have been recovered following a tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant in Longview, Washington. Officials are diluting high-pH water contaminated by chemical spills from the incident.

A coal mine disaster in China's Shanxi Province is expected to impact the steel, power, and chemicals industries, with emergency measures being implemented at the Liushenyu coal mine. The incident has drawn attention due to its potential economic repercussions.

Southern California beaches may become hazardous after rain due to runoff containing bacteria, chemicals, and trash, officials warn. Contamination from rainwater can pose health risks by introducing harmful substances into ocean and bay waters.