ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The ramp from South Van Dorn Street onto eastbound Duke Street has been temporarily closed following a chemical spill, the Alexandria Police Department announced Thursday morning. Authorities …
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Chemical maker Dow signs supply agreement for bio-plastic materials
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – U.S. chemical maker Dow Inc said on Thursday it had signed a long-term supply agreement with bio-conversion company New Energy Blue for plastic materials made from corn residue, …
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By Bartosz Dabrowski, Andrey Sychev and Tristan Chabba (Reuters) – European chemical producers painted a bleak picture of their prospects for 2023 on Thursday, citing the continuing fallout from Russia’s …
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Police investigate chemical inhalation incident at downtown Toms River apartment building
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Berkeley Township HAZMAT team and Toms River police officers responded to an apartment building in Downtown Toms River after one person was taken to the …
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Judge orders Long Island water districts to turn over engineering documents in toxic chemical case
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBrooklyn, NY – A federal magistrate judge has ruled that several Long Island water districts must produce documents they tried to shield under attorney-client privilege in a sprawling contamination lawsuit …
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New Jersey Transit Train Windows Are in Bad Shape, Here’s Why
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonIf you’ve ever tried to catch a glimpse of the scenic New Jersey landscape from an NJ Transit train, you might’ve felt like you were staring through frosted glass. That’s …
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US designates PFAS chemicals as Superfund hazardous substances
by Reutersby ReutersBy Clark Mindock (Reuters) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday designated a pair of widely used industrial chemicals as hazardous substances under the country’s Superfund program, accelerating a …
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Dem Senator Launches Ad Pitching Himself As Tough On Border — Despite Repeatedly Voting Down Security Measures
A new campaign ad argues that Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana has cracked down on border security amid his contentious reelection bid, despite him having a history of voting …
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US sets first standard to curb ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water
by Reutersby ReutersBy Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever drinking water standard to protect people against toxic “forever chemicals” found in many household …
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U.S. commandos train for the unexpected in North Korea’s shadow
by Reutersby ReutersBy Josh Smith GWANGJU, South Korea (Reuters) -U.S. special operations troops in South Korea are training and preparing for unexpected threats at a time when global crises are more interconnected …
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Ukraine leader downplays loss of Avdiivka, seeks faster support
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy downplayed Ukraine’s loss of the eastern town of Avdiivka to Russian forces and called for faster support from allies as the war against Russia neared …
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By Saikeerthi . (Reuters) -Dow on Thursday forecast sequentially flat sales for the current quarter after reporting a 10.4% drop for the fourth quarter, as persistently weak demand plagues the …
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Crop-killing weeds advance across US farmland as chemicals lose effectiveness
by Reutersby ReutersBy Rod Nickel and Tom Polansek WINNIPEG, Manitoba/CHICAGO (Reuters) – Crop-killing weeds such as kochia are advancing across the U.S. northern plains and Midwest, in the latest sign that weeds …
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‘Quite Embarrassing’: California’s Laws Are Hamstringing Efforts To Crack Down On Illegal Marijuana Grows, Sheriff Says
‘Quite Embarrassing’: California’s Laws Are Hamstringing Efforts To Crack Down On Illegal Marijuana Grows, Sheriff Says Jennie Taer on December 25, 2023 The sheriff of Siskiyou County, California, has been …
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By Emma Rumney LONDON (Reuters) -British American Tobacco’s admission that its U.S. cigarette brands will be worthless within decades has ramped up pressure on the company to prove it can …
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(Reuters) -Eight people were taken to a hospital for treatment on Monday after a toxic gas leak at Altivia Chemicals’ plant in La Porte, Texas, local officials said. An update …
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By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK (Reuters) -Jeff Ubben, one of Wall Street’s most prominent activist investors, is shutting down Inclusive Capital Partners three years after starting the firm designed to …
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Chemours, DuPont, Corteva reach $110 million ‘forever chemicals’ Ohio settlement
by Reutersby ReutersBy Tanay Dhumal, Sourasis Bose and Clark Mindock (Reuters) -Chemours, Dupont De Nemours and Corteva have reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. state of Ohio for $110 million to …
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By Clark Mindock (Reuters) -A U.S. appeals court on Monday handed 3M, Corteva Inc subsidiary E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co and other manufacturers of toxic so-called “forever chemicals” …
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SUZANNE DOWNING: Greenhouse Graft Fund And The Revolving-Door Biden Parasites Who Feed On It
SUZANNE DOWNING: Greenhouse Graft Fund And The Revolving-Door Biden Parasites Who Feed On It Suzanne Downing on November 19, 2023 In the political lexicon, “The Swamp” connotes the murky world …
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(Reuters) – Crop protection products maker FMC Corp has launched a strategic review of its non-core assets, including a potential sale of its non-crop business. A slowdown in demand for …
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SAN DIEGO – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), today released an updated, comprehensive approach within its mission set to continue to fight …
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By Saikeerthi . (Reuters) – Dow Inc forecast average net sales for the current quarter below analyst estimates on Tuesday, as the chemical maker continues to navigate weak demand and …
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Mexico energy secretary steps down, to seek Veracruz governorship
by Reutersby ReutersMEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico Energy Secretary Rocio Nahle has presented her resignation and will step down immediately, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday, as she prepares to …
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TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan core machinery orders fell for a second straight month in August, suggesting worries about a global economic slowdown and China’s wobbly recovery may be hurting companies’ …