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Toxic Chemical: - Any chemical listed in EPA rules as "Toxic Chemicals Subject to Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986." [Environmental Protection Agency]
Ohio is getting ready to approve funding for OCC - 05 Aug 2008 13abc.com,The Phoenix lander found traces of the toxic chemical perchlorate which is an oxidant used in rocket fuel. Researchers are checking to make sure the
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Workers vs Exxon - 05 Aug 2008 MediaSyndicate (press release)...concern that the cleanup workers from the 1989 EVOS beach cleanup are suffering from long-term health problems resulting from toxic chemical exposures.
New toxic chemical in 'Princess' reported to task force - Jul 19, 2008 ABS CBN News,A contingency plan for a toxic chemical spill is being drafted. It will be implemented once toxicity is detected. The task force asked the Department of
Toxic chemical drum found - Jul 15, 2008 TVNZ,Police say it has been spotted by a driver on State Highway 1, south of Waiouru. The chemical, Putrol is an acid based chemical used in the treatment of
Toxic chemical in sunken ship threatens Antique town - Jul 30, 2008 GMA news.tv,GMA regional network news Ratsada reported Wednesday that retrieval operations are now focused on the recovery of a van containing toxic chemical toluene
87 drums with toxic chemical still missing in Antique waters - Jul 19, 2008 ABS CBN News,...by ANGELO GUTIERREZ A total of 87 drums containing toxic chemicals from a cargo vessel that capsized off the waters of Antique province at the height of
UN only hope for Chemical Victims - Jul 31, 2008 OpEdNews,Any one country who would dare have the wrath of these large multi national companies by daring to deal with the toxic chemical issue on their own could and
Sulpicio files civil case vs Del Monte over toxic chemical - Jul 8, 2008 Inquirer.net,The shipping firm is asking for P5.5 million in damages over the alleged negligence of the food conglomerate to inform them about the toxic chemical.
REACHing for less toxic alternatives - Jul 27, 2008 Boston Globe,Reduction Act. The law requires that Massachusetts firms report chemical use and waste and examine alternative processes to reduce toxic chemical use.
Asbestos remover claims exposure to toxic chemical in suit - Jul 29, 2008 Madison County Record,By Ann Knef An employee of Midwest Asbestos Abatement alleges he suffered injuries to his hands, lungs and whole body after coming into contact with a
2 miles of road in La Porte closed after chemical accident - Aug 3, 2008 Houston Chronicle,LATSON A two-mile stretch of Bay Area Boulevard in La Porte remains closed after a factory sprayed a toxic chemical into the air and coated the road.
Don't inhale that new car smell - Aug 1, 2008 CNN InternationalActually, research on toxic chemical reduction and elimination had been underway for some time in the electronic and electrical industries.
Toxic Chemical Found in Wellington Park Fountain - Jul 22, 2008 CD98.9,However this time the foam wouldn't go away, and an empty bottle of highly toxic chemical was found in a nearby bush. The County's Superintendent of
Legislative ban of toxic chemical - Jul 23, 2008 Extra Newspaper,In recent months, my staff and I have done a great deal of research regarding a toxic chemical known as bisphenol A, or BPA. This chemical is found in many
Toxic chemical testing Friday in Oakland - Jul 23, 2008 abc7news.com,OAKLAND, CA (KGO) -- The Environmental Protection Agency will begin testing an Oakland neighborhood Friday for toxic chemicals.
One Pesticide Classified as Unsafe, Hundreds More to Go - Jul 25, 2008 Common Dreams (press release),What we need is a better system of federal protections that would reform and improve the current nation's toxic chemical regulatory law.
Adelaide scientist finds bacteria that eats polluted soil - Aug 3, 2008 NEWS.com.au,The bacteria, which has been found naturally in soil, can break down the toxic chemical and prevent it from entering groundwater. Similar bacteria have been
Toxic chemical found in household objects - Jul 16, 2008 Lake Expo,By Susanne Rust and Meg Kissinger/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (MCT) MILWAUKEE, Wis. - A flame retardant that was taken out of children's pajamas more than 30
Salvage operations for MV Ocean Papa starts today - Aug 3, 2008 News Today Online,The MV Ocean Papa carries around 80 sealed drums containing 16 metric tons of toxic chemical toxic substance toluene di-isocyanate (TDI).
Workers try to find source of Depot leak - Jul 30, 2008 Richmond Register,A storage igloo at the Blue Grass Army Depot recently tested positive for mustard gas vapors, and toxic chemical workers are still trying to determine the
Photos show toxic Narangba chemical fire's destruction - Jul 15, 2008 Courier Mail,...'MIND-blowing' pictures have emerged showing the full extent of damage caused by a toxic chemical fire north of Brisbane nearly three years ago.
Toxic chemical levels dropping - Jul 15, 2008 Timmins Daily Press,OTTAWA -- A New Government Study Suggests Levels Of Toxic Chemicals In A Wide Range Of Animals Across The Arctic Are Finally Dropping.
Antique fish vendors rue loss of buyers - Jul 28, 2008 Inquirer.net,Orilla, a resident in the island-barangay of Mararisong where MV Ocean Papa, which carried the toxic chemical toluene di-isocyanate (TDI) sank,
Mapua clean-up report due - Jul 28, 2008 Radio New Zealand,The findings of an investigation into the clean-up of a toxic chemical site, near Nelson, will be issued on Tuesday. The Parliamentary Commissioner for the
Air traffic controllers sue over chemical exposure - Jul 15, 2008 WFLX Fox 29,...(AP) - Five air traffic controllers are suing roofing contractors after they claim they lost their jobs after being unable to work because of toxic chemical
KU writes lab safety manual - Jul 23, 2008 Daily Times,Lesser common, but obviously more dangerous is the ingestion of a toxic chemical,� he said. Choudhary maintained, “The ICCBS institutions have established,
Toxic gas leaks from tanker truck near Kenly - Jul 16, 2008 Goldsboro News Argus,...a truck stop and five other businesses along Interstate 95 near Kenly after a truck began leaking a toxic chemical early this morning.
Endosulfan’s effect on food, workers - Jul 29, 2008 Manila Bulletin,When consumers ingest little dosages of the toxic chemical absorbed by the fruits sprayed, are we not vulnerable to its poisonous effect?
Chemical Dangers May Lurk In New Cars, Child Seats - Jul 23, 2008 FOXBusiness..."Since the average American spends more than 1.5 hours in a car every day, toxic chemical exposure inside vehicles is becoming a major source of potential
LAFAYETTE PHILIPPINES TO RESUME RAPU-RAPU MINING THIS MONTH - Aug 4, 2008 Trading Markets (press release),Following about four of operations, the DENR ordered its temporary closure on findings of toxic chemical spillage from its mine tailings facilities that
Long wait for answers - Aug 4, 2008 Marlborough Express,...as they await the results of an official investigation into the possible release of toxins during a clean-up of the township's toxic chemical site.
Coast Guard urged to remove toxic cargo - Jul 21, 2008 Inquirer.net,...and the removal of 16 metric tons of toxic chemical from the cargo ship MV Ocean Papa that sank off Antique at the height of Typhoon Frank last month.
Endosulfan poison needs banning not reassessing groups - Jul 31, 2008 Marlborough Express,The grower said the large, loose Australian tomatoes that were also tested by the lobbyists had residues of a far more toxic chemical, Dimethoate,
INFICON Announces Significant New HAPSITE Orders from China - Jul 15, 2008 MarketWatchWe also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental
Possible Toxic Exposure; Indiana National Guard Soldiers - Jul 30, 2008 93.1 WIBC Indianapolis,By Network Indiana About 140 Indiana National Guard soldiers may have been exposed to a toxic chemical that could cause serious health problems.
Tanker Crash Shuts Down Interstate 40 - Jul 13, 2008 WZTV,Emergency crews are trying to remove 32-hundred gallons of a toxic chemical from a tanker that crashed Saturday afternoon on Interstate 40.
Fallout of Seveso disaster - Jul 29, 2008 Ansa news in English,Children born of women who were girls when exposed to toxic chemical pollution released during the 1976 Seveso Disaster are 6.6 times more likely to suffer
UN task force: No toxic leak yet from 'Princess' - Jul 17, 2008 ABS CBN News,...of the M/V/ Princess of the Stars in Romblon province last month said that they have yet to detect a toxic chemical leak from the ill-fated vessel.
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