US Water Supply Contain More PFAS Than EPA Tests Indicate

A recent analysis of various water samples from around the United States reveals that the country’s water supply might contain more PFAS than previously expected.

Forever chemicals are perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are made from the strongest known chem...

More "forever chemicals" are probably present in US water than EPA studies indicate

According to a Guardian examination of water samples from nine different US regions, the PFAS contaminants the government uses are probably absent in substantial amounts.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire's new $17 million water treatment facility was celebrated in May 2021 by local and fed...

The planned asbestos ban by the US EPA is being opposed by the industry

Imports of chrysotile asbestos, which is only used in the Chlor-alkali sector, would be prohibited in the United States under a groundbreaking regulation proposed by the US Environmental Protection Agency on April 5. The regulation would also make it illegal to import asbestos-containing items su...

Harmful Impacts of Chemicals in Soaps, and Detergents

BASF is a German multinational company and the largest chemical maker in the world. The company provides ingredients for some of the most popular products in the United States including soaps, cleaners and detergents.

Emissions from BASF’s plant in the United States have been asso...

TWO US SENATORS URGE PRESIDENT BIDEN TO END SALE OF PETROL, DIESEL VEHICLES BY 2035

Highlights

• Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla in a letter to the US President Joe Been have asked him to take a cue from California’s push towards clean mobility

• The state of California had previously announced that it will be imposing a ban on sale...

TRUMP EPA SUED OVER ROLLBACK OF SAFETY RULES FOR CHEMICALS BY ATTORNEY GENERAL

Highlights:

• The Chemical Disaster Rule was finalized way back on January 13, 2017.
• However, it endured numerous delays before finally going into effect on February 19, 2019.

The rule was partly prompted by an April 2...

E Ink introduces Printed Color E-Paper Technology for Education

Taiwan’s E Ink has announced to launch a new color e-paper technology- Print-Color E Ink. The latest launch intends to enter the market of smart education and new retail in collaboration with its flagship color e-paper technology.

E Ink explained that their Print Color ePaper was ...