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What's with the chemical hysteria?

The US seems to be intent in pushing a lot of chemical bans this year especially in California. Meanwhile, plastic bag bans are plastered all over the news as well. Joe Acker, president of the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA), noted the rampant chemophobia going on in the...

Posted to ICIS Blogs (Weblog) by Anonymous on 08-28-2008
Climate change debate heats up

The pending senate vote on the Lieberman-Warner climate change bill is producing outpour of support as well as disapproval across the board. According to ICIS News (I apologize for those who don't have the subscription for the service) , President Bush reportedly warned the Congress on the potential...

Posted to ICIS Blogs (Weblog) by Anonymous on 06-03-2008
US officials introduced kid-safe chemical bill

Proliferating news on leaching chemicals in kids' mattresses, bottles, toys, and electronics have driven three government officials to introduce a new US chemical regulatory proposal targeting kid safety. Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and representatives Hilda Solis (D-Ca) and Henry Waxman (D-Ca...

Posted to ICIS Blogs (Weblog) by Anonymous on 05-27-2008

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