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Biden admin facing legal challenges after declaring war on chemical industry

The Biden administration is already facing potential legal obstacles to a new package of regulations cracking down on the chemical industry, which critics say would have a devastating impact on the economy. Plastics maker Denka Performance Elastomers (DPE) on Tuesday threatened to sue the Environmental Protection Agency over regulations targeting emissions from hundreds of chemical […]

First-ever PFAS ‘forever chemical’ limits on drinking water enacted by EPA

The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called “permanent chemicals” in drinking water, requiring utilities to reduce chemicals to the lowest levels that can be reliably measured. Officials say this will lead to 100 million fewer infections and prevent thousands of diseases, including cancer. This rule is the first national drinking water […]

Mexican Cartels Use Chemical Weapons on Rivals, Civilians in Escalating Turf War

One of Mexico’s most violent drug cartels has reportedly turned to the use of chemical weapons in its ongoing struggle with rival criminal organizations. Violence has escalated in this region of western Mexico, where cartels manufacture explosive devices, weaponized drones, armored vehicles and mortars. At the same time, government officials support certain factions for profit […]

Toxic chemical drums unearthed at Long Island park: ‘Graveyard for contamination’

Six drums containing toxic chemicals were unearthed in a Long Island park last week, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Protection. The department reported that a 55-gallon drum was found encased in concrete under Bethpage Community Park. Authorities believe the drums are decades old. The site was previously the Northrop Grumman Aerospace […]

Texans Concerned Over Potential Chemical Leakage from Solar Farm Damaged in Hailstorm

A hailstorm that destroyed a solar farm in Texas has raised concerns among surrounding communities and energy experts, raising questions about whether “green” energy is really safe. March 15 storm shattered “hundreds of panels” at Fort Bend County’s Fighting Jays solar farm, Fox News report. Pilot Ryan Ashcraft captured aerial footage showing the extent of […]

Plastics chemical leaked in Ohio spills often: report

A report released Tuesday by environmental advocacy groups Earthjustice and Beyond Plastics found that: Since 2010, there have been 966 accidents related to this chemical.. Since 1968, trains transporting this chemical 29 derailments. Accidents also occurred in other places, such as factories. In light of this report, environmental advocacy groups called for a ban on […]

EXCLUSIVE: Firm tied to China’s military industrial complex plans to roll out massive battery chemical plants in US

A Chinese maker of electric vehicle battery chemicals that plans to build two factories in the United States has longstanding ties to China’s military-industrial complex, a Daily Caller News Foundation investigation has found. Capchem Technology USA, Fully invested A subsidiary of China-based Shenzhen Capchem Technology (Capchem) plans to build factories in both Ohio and Louisiana […]