Chlorine plays an essential part in daily life, from keeping pools clean to preserving food. Now, a team of chemists developed a more environmentally friendly way to integrate chlorine into chemical ...

Key Takeaways Delays by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in processing premanufacture notices (PMNs) under the Toxic Substances Control ...

Acetaldehyde is a vital chemical used in making everything from perfumes to plastics. Today, its production largely relies on ...

If the government won’t hold the industry accountable for putting our bodies and futures at risk, then it’s up to the rest of ...

CULIACÁN, Mexico — The cartel operatives came to the homeless encampment carrying syringes filled with their latest fentanyl ...

Tiny water fleas can indicate the presence (and potential harm) of various mixtures of chemicals in the aquatic environment.

Scientists have found a promising new way to break down harmful “forever” chemicals. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, are found in many household products including ...

In addition to tightening the new drinking water standards, the EPA this spring designated two of the most common PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances under the Superfund program, meaning that ...

Balancing higher production goals with safety rules is crucial in a chemical plant. While increasing output is important for meeting demand and improving profitability, safety must always be the ...

When introducing genes into yeast to make it produce drugs and other useful substances ... new genes into cells to produce useful chemicals such as drugs or raw materials for chemical production ...

Toxicology tests on the ingredients of drinks consumed by seven tourists who fell ill in Fiji showed “no methanol or illicit substances,” authorities on the South Pacific island said Wednesday.