Paper straws 'may not be better for the environment than plastic'
So-called "eco-friendly" paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals.
Sat Aug 26 2023
Derailed train cars in Ohio drained of toxic chemical amid mass evacuation
Railroad crews drained and burned off a toxic chemical from five tanker cars of a freight train that derailed in a fiery wreck.
Tue Feb 07 2023
Big tobacco's environmental impact is 'devastating': WHO
Tobacco products are the most littered item on the planet, containing over 7,000 toxic chemicals, which leech into our environment.
Tue May 31 2022
Thai device tests for coronavirus in armpit sweat
The scientists adapted a device usually used to detect toxic chemicals in the environment.
Fri Sep 10 2021
Cigarette butts can be recycled and may well form part of future homes
Manufacturers could use shredded or whole butts to produce next-generation bricks.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Officials to sweep airport for chemicals after Kim Jong Nam murder
The teams involved include the police forensic team, the fire department and the Atomic Energy Licensing Board, the Malaysian police said in a statement on Saturday.
Sat Feb 25 2017
Tianjin blast: At least 50 dead; investigators in search of cause
The blast at a warehouse used to store toxic chemicals and gas injured 700 people and killed at least 50 others.
Fri Aug 14 2015
Over 5,000 evacuated after US train derails, catches fire
More than 5,000 people were evacuated from their homes after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in Tennessee overnight and spectacularly caught fire.
Fri Jul 03 2015
US train with toxic chemicals derails, catches fire
A train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in Tennessee and caught fire, prompting a large-scale evacuation.
Thu Jul 02 2015