Hazardous chemicals

The Australian Space Agency identified six 'space balls' found on north Queensland beaches as likely debris from a foreign rocket body that recently re-entered Earth's atmosphere. The objects, discovered in the Forrest Beach area over three days, are suspected to contain hazardous chemicals.

Six pieces of suspected space debris found on north Queensland beaches may be 'space balls' from rocket launches. The Australian Space Agency is investigating their origin and nature, as police warn they could contain hazardous chemicals.

UCLA researchers are collecting samples near the Boyle Heights warehouse fire to understand what hazardous chemicals may have been released.

An environmental campaign group, Fighting Dirty, is taking legal action against the UK government over proposals to fast-track chemical hazard classifications from countries with lower standards into UK law. The group claims this could weaken protections against cancer-causing substances.

Experts have issued an urgent warning about trendy 'squishy dumpling' toys after tests revealed some versions contain hazardous chemicals.

Firefighters in Southern California successfully mitigated the risk of an explosion from an overheating tank of hazardous chemicals through an overnight operation. The tank was previously causing concern due to its overheating, but officials now confirm the danger has been eliminated.

Experts in southern California discovered a potential crack in a tank containing methyl methacrylate, which may reduce pressure and prevent an explosion. The tank could rupture or spill 26,500 liters of toxic material, endangering other tanks at GKN Aerospace.

Arizona has filed a lawsuit to block the construction of a proposed ICE detention facility near a site contaminated with hazardous chemicals. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing growing opposition from local governments over plans to establish mass detention centers.