TSMC, Intel suppliers delay U.S. plants on surging costs, labor crunch
TAIPEI -- At least five suppliers to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Intel have delayed construction of facilities in Arizona, a sign that rebuilding America's chip supply chain is a bigger challenge than expected. Chemical and material makers LCY Chemical, Solvay, Chang Chun Group,…#taipei #intel #arizona #chemical #lcychemical #solvay #changchungroup #kantoppc #topcoscientific #tsmc (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

EPA Bans Asbestos, a Deadly Carcinogen Still in Use Decades After a Partial Ban Was Enacted
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products and that kills tens of thousands of Americans every year. The final rule marks a major expansion of EPA regulation under a landmark 2016 law that overhauled regulations governing tens of thousands of toxic chemicals in everyday products, from household cleaners to clothing and furniture. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The new rule would ban chrysotile asbestos, the only ongoing use of asbestos in the United Sta...
Source: TIME: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Matthew Daly/AP Tags: Uncategorized wire Source Type: news

Elon Musk says his ketamine use is good for Tesla investors
Elon Musk defended his prescription for ketamine, saying his usage of the drug helps him alleviate a "negative chemical mind state" that his usage benefits investors in Tesla, the electric car maker he leads as CEO. Musk made the comments in an hour-long interview with former CNN host Don Lemon,…#elonmusk #tesla #donlemon #lemon #matthewperry #firstamendment (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Intuitive toxicology in the 21st century: bridging the perspectives of the public and risk assessors in Europe - Bearth A, Roth N, Wilks MF, Siegrist M.
Three decades ago, several articles on the subjectivity in chemical risk judgments (i.e., labeled "intuitive toxicology") measured the divide between the public and toxicologists with different backgrounds regarding the validity of predicting health effect... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news

Survey on preparedness, concerns, and support demands for autonomous management of chemical substances - Hinoue M, Yamada S, Hara K, Miyauchi H.
The management of workplace chemicals shifted from a regulatory-based to a self-managed approach as of April 2023. To assess readiness, concerns, and necessary support for this change, a free-response questionnaire survey was conducted for the participants... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news

North Bay, Ont., and DND move to remediate 'forever chemicals' site that contaminated drinking water
The City of North Bay, Ont. and the Department of National Defence (DND) are set to begin a $20-million project this spring to remediate a site contaminated with PFAS — often referred to as "forever chemicals." (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Sudbury Source Type: news

Britain is becoming a toxic chemical dumping ground
It’s a benefit of Brexit – but only if you’re a manufacturer or distributor of toxic chemicals. For the rest of us, it’s another load we have to carry on behalf of the shysters and corner-cutters who lobbied for the UK to leave the EU. The government insisted on a separate regulatory system for…#michaelgove #greenbrexit #borisjohnsons #hse #chemtrust #ukreach #nt #greatbritain #nationalfarmersunion #britishsugar (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The life and achievements of chemist Stephanie Kwolek, inventor of Kevlar
Kevlar is a fiber that’s stronger than steel, and it’s revolutionized everything from military and police body armor to sports equipment. For our “Hidden Histories” series this Women’s History Month, we learn about Stephanie Kwolek, the pioneering researcher who invented Kevlar in 1965.#kevlar #hiddenhistories #stephaniekwolek (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

‘The Idea of You’ Review: Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine Deliver Chemistry, Charm and Heat in Sweet Romance
There is one look a lead in a romantic film must master: the look that can make or break the romance that’s supposed to be the film’s heart. Eyes must sparkle with a certain kind of hunger, a yearning that’s instantly understood. It’s a glance that communicates a deep need that only the other…#annehathaway #nicholasgalitzine #ideaofyou #robinnelee #reidscott #solène #izzy #hayescampbell #hathaway #anniemumolo (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How Hong Kong start-ups are adding gloss to city ’s greentech hub ambitions
One of the more prominent success stories is GRST . CEO and co-founder Justin Hung Yuen, an eco-friendly chemicals entrepreneur, established the venture in 2015 to pilot water-based methods for producing and recycling batteries that remove the need for toxic solvents and binders required in…#justinhungyuen #paulchanmopo #hongkongs #zhejiang #barrykwong #sustainability #dongguan #georgechendahren #hydrogen #hongkong (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Why Massive Numbers of Farmed Salmon Are Dying
The popularity of farmed Atlantic salmon on dinner tables worldwide has been a disaster for the king of fish. A new study determined that 865 million farmed salmon have died in mass die-offs in the last decade. The scientists blame the deaths on several factors, from ocean warming caused by climate change to the aquaculture industry’s overuse of antibiotics and pesticides and its aggressive attempts to increase production. Beyond the staggering number of dead fish, the findings raise questions about the future of growing salmon in cages on the ocean—and aquaculture in general. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”tr...
Source: TIME: Health - March 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Douglas Frantz and Catherine Collins Tags: Uncategorized freelance Sustainability Source Type: news

EPA Imposes New Limit on Medical Sterilization Chemical, Citing Cancer Risk
(MedPage Today) -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule on Thursday that aims to markedly reduce cancer risks for those living near commercial sterilization facilities by lowering toxic emission standards for ethylene oxide... (Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN)
Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN - March 15, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news

EPA Tightens Limits on a Cancer-Causing Chemical Used to Sterilize Medical Equipment
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing stricter limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment after finding a higher-than-expected cancer risk at facilities that use ethylene oxide to clean billions of devices including catheters and syringes. A rule finalized Thursday will reduce ethylene oxide emissions by about 90% by targeting nearly 90 commercial sterilization facilities across the country, the EPA said. The companies will also have to test for the antimicrobial chemical in the air and make sure their pollution controls are working properly. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”tru...
Source: TIME: Health - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Matthew Daly/AP Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate wire Source Type: news

Companies Fined $825K for Improper Asbestos Handling
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is imposing fines totaling $825,000 against several companies for improper handling, disposal and removal of materials containing asbestos. Since 2016, the AG’s Office has imposed more than $7.7 million in civil penalties. Among those included in recent consent judgments are the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth, a redevelopment site in Lowell and a residential development project in the Mission Hill neighborhood of the City of Boston. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office also found itself the subject of an AGO case over requiring employees to demolish asbe...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - March 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Travis Rodgers Tags: Asbestos (general) Asbestos Exposure Companies Legal Mesothelioma Product Source Type: news

Effects of Nd:YAG laser irradiation at different energy densities on dentin bond durability under simulated pulpal pressure
ConclusionsUnder simulated pulp pressure, Nd:YAG laser pretreatment altered the chemical composition of dentin and improved the immediate and long-term bond strength.Clinical relevanceThis study investigated the optimal parameters for Nd:YAG laser pretreatment of dentin, which has potential as a clinical method to strengthen bonding. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 15, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news