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4 more chemical drums removed from Bethpage park pit, with new layer found that could have more

With 10 chemical drums removed from a Bethpage Community Park pit, officials said a third concrete layer was found that could have even more. read more

2016 whistleblower tip warned of barrels buried at old Grumman property in Bethpage

The DEC said it reviewed the final engineering report for the removal action that the town of Oyster Bay conducted around 2006, several investigations of the area by Northrop Grumman as well as aerial ... read more

Six more chemical drums pulled from pit at Bethpage Community Park

A total of 16 concrete-encased chemical drums have now been pulled from a pit at Bethpage Community Park, officials said. read more

Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, April 2024

According to the item, future directions for EPA research include: Nanopesticides: Create an identification framework for pesticides containing carbonaceous nanomaterials; determine physical and ... read more

‘Forever Chemical’ Rule Creates Uncertainty for Farmers

America’s farmers and ranchers share the goal of protecting the nation’s water supplies and they believe those responsible for PFAS contamination should be held accountable. Unfortunately, farmers ... read more

Groups Collaborate to Electrify Chemical Processing Plants

Three major chemical processing companies announced the startup of a demonstration plant to show the viability of large-scale electrically heated steam ... read more

Expert-Defying Anomaly – Scientists Discover 2D Nanomaterial With Counter-Intuitive Expanding Properties

It is a common hack to stretch a balloon out to make it easier to inflate. When the balloon stretches, the width crosswise shrinks to the size of a string. Noah Stocek, a PhD student collaborating ... read more

Tyneside properties searched in Abdul Ezedi chemical attack probe were ruled out of Met Police investigation

Two Tyneside properties searched as police hunted chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi were ruled out of the Metropolitan Police's probe. A nationwide manhunt was launched for the 35-year-old Afghan national ... read more

Togus Pond to receive chemical treatment in battle against algae

The aluminum sulfate treatment aims to protect the pond for years to come, as organizers hope the effort becomes 'a shining example of how to restore a lake in Maine.' ... read more

Ethylene Oxide: All about the cancer-causing chemical found in Everest, MDH spices

Explore the impact of ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic pesticide, found in MDH and Everest spices. Understand the health risks and potential dangers of this chemical in culinary products. read more

Feds seek at least $125 million damages for Cold War chemical spill at Nebraska missile site

Wartime bomb production and a Cold War missile site fouled the groundwater near Mead. The federal government wants defense contractors to foot a clean-up bill of more than $125 million. read more

EU discovers cancer-causing chemical in 527 Indian products

In a concerning revelation, food safety authorities within the European Union have identified traces of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing chemical, in 527 products associated with India between ... read more