Tag: Chemicals
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Why scientific proof isn't always needed to justify concerns
The Guardian's Kara Moses asks, "Do we need conclusive scientific proof to become concerned about an issue?" I think not, because sometimes even conclusive proof isn't enough for government and society to act.
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New coating could replace brominated and chlorinated flame retardants
However if you are vegan or kosher, you many not like it much.
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Be Careful Where You Get Your Pallets
They could be really yucky, full of chemical preservatives or covered in food gunk.
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Study Finds Phthalates, Key Additive in Vinyl, Are Contaminating Ants
The suspected endocrine disruptor is everywhere, even in insects
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Getting the Lead Out: Removing It from Gasoline Helped Diminish Crime (and Raise IQs)
Can a gasoline additive have had this much of an effect on society? Multiple studies worldwide all say yes.
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Nanotech Dog Nose Sniffs Out Explosives
The device mimics the canine olfactory receptors' ability to detect airborne vapors from explosives that human noses cannot.
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World's Oldest Twinkie Has Barely Aged in 36 Years
The truth is even more disturbing than the sound of someone trying speak through a mouthful of artificial sweetener: Twinkies are seemingly immortal.
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Green Laser Pointers Can Detect Hazardous Chemicals
Researchers have found that these ubiquitous hand-held pointers can be used for scientific good.
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Formaldehyde Should Not Be In Our Houses, No Matter How "Natural" Big Chem Says It Is
The industry rallies around an attack on Nick Kristof of the New York Times, but he's right.
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Your Toxic Sofa: Why It Is Still Full of Flame Retardants
The stuff is poisonous and it doesn't work. You would think getting rid of it would be a no-brainer.
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A Landmark Ruling Against Agrochemicals in Argentina Receives Mixed Reactions
In a decade-long case by a group of plaintiffs, a court sentenced a farmer and an aviator to prison for spraying agrochemicals, linking them to environmental pollution and health hazards. Only they can skip doing any time.
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Adidas to Turn Jocks into Eco-Fashionistas with 'DryDye' T-shirts That Save Water
A revolutionary new technology allows Adidas to dye clothing without using a drop of precious water.
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6 Paraben-Free Skin Care Products Tapping the Ancient Health Benefits of Tea
Formulated from mostly organic ingredients, these products use tea to fight aging, moisturize, detoxify, and more.
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What Are The Plastic People So Afraid Of That They Want To Kill LEED?
BuildingGreen's new guide to toxic chemicals couldn't have been released at a better time; We cross-reference it against the members of the AHPBC.
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Update on The American High-Performance Buildings Coalition: Their Website is Live, and Here Are Their Members
A shocking list of every plastics and chemical company in North America.
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Toxic Tomatoes: What Urban Gardeners Should Know
Researchers find heavy metals in urban-grown veggies, point to tips on enjoying the health benefits with lower risks.
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Nano-Engineered Glass "Sponge" Could Clean Up Oil and Gas Wastewater
A new 'wonder' glass rapidly absorbs oil and other contaminants in wastewater, and can be reused over 100 times.
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The Air Conditioned Nightmare Revisited: Refrigerants Have 2,100 Times The Warming Effect Than CO2
Air conditioner sales are exploding across India and China; so is the impact of the HCFCs inside them.
