‘People foaming at the mouth’: 10 years since chemical attacks in Ghouta | Syria’s War News
Idlib, northwest Syria – It has been 10 years since the chemical attacks in eastern Ghouta, on the outskirts of the capital, Damascus, and Umm…
Fire at La. Dow Chemical plant triggers explosions, shelter-in-place order
July 15 (UPI) -- A series of explosions set off by a fire at a Dow Chemical plant near Baton Rouge, La., prompted shelter-in-place warnings…
U.S. destroys last of its chemical weapons stockpile
The United States once had more than 30,000 tons of chemical warfare agents in explosively configured weapons and bulk containers. Congress mandated in 1986 that…
Wodonga residents fear potential future health impacts caused by toxic PFAS foam
A border resident has raised concerns about the potential long-term health impacts caused by toxic PFAS foam.Key points:$132.7 million was awarded to landholders on Monday…
Customs seizes 6 gallons of Florida-bound chemical used in date-rape drugs
Customs officials in Philadelphia this week announced the seizure of an illegal shipment of gamma butyrolactone, an industrial chemical used to manufacture date-rape drugs. A…
Train derails in Ohio weeks after toxic chemical spill in East Palestine
A train derailed in Ohio on Saturday requiring hazardous materials crews to respond, just weeks after another train carrying toxic chemicals derailed and ignited a…
Air around East Palestine still has high chemical levels — but risk isn’t ‘imminent,’ researchers say
“This could be a concern if those levels were sustained over the long term,” said Weihsueh Chiu, a professor of veterinary physiology and pharmacology at…
Toxic Ohio chemical spill was Trump admin, GOP’s fault: White House
WASHINGTON — The White House is firing back at Republicans following the toxic East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, blaming the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress for undoing…
Syria ‘totally rejects’ watchdog report on 2018 chemical attack | Syria’s War News
OPCW report found that at least one Syrian air force helicopter dropped toxic gas on the rebel-held town of Douma. Syria has rejected a report…
Woman accused in NYC chemical attack faces charges after extradition
U.S. News // 8 hours ago Dozens of local sheriffs say they won't enforce new Illinois gun law Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Days after Illinois…
Illinois neighborhoods told to take shelter as chemical fire rages
U.S. News // 2 hours ago Illinois governor signs assault weapon, large magazine ban Jan. 11 (UPI) -- Days after it passed the state's House…