BP Told to Use Safer Chemicals on Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
EPA Ordered BP To Find Less Toxic Dispersants. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered BP to find less toxic dispersants to break up the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The company has confirmed that it has been given 24 hours to choose a safer alternative. Once approved by the EPA, BP will have 72 hours to deploy the new … [Read more...] about BP Told to Use Safer Chemicals on Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Natural Gas Industry Slow to Adopt Safer Drilling Methods
Natural Gas Industry Slow To Adopt Drilling Methods. The natural gas drilling industry has been slow to adopt methods that would make it environmentally safer to use hydraulic fracturing to extract gas from shale. Shale gas drilling involves injecting water, sand, and a cocktail of chemicals at high pressure into rock formations … [Read more...] about Natural Gas Industry Slow to Adopt Safer Drilling Methods
Expert: Technology could help make food safer
Outbreaks Of Food Poisoning Are On The Rise. Aren't fruits and vegetables supposed to be good for you? They may be full of healthful nutrients, but outbreaks of food poisoning related to fresh produce are on the rise in the U.S. In recent months there have been cases of contamination tied to spinach, lettuce, cantaloupes and … [Read more...] about Expert: Technology could help make food safer
Few States Aiming for Safer Rail Crossing
CSX Freight Train Blasted Toward A Rail Crossing. The 33-car CSX freight train blasted its whistle as it thundered toward a railroad crossing in Conasauga, Tenn. "Hey! Hey!" the engineer shouted when he saw a school bus rumble toward the tracks, then slammed on the emergency brakes. It was too late. The 2,465-ton train … [Read more...] about Few States Aiming for Safer Rail Crossing
Safer Treated Lumber Offered
Lowe's Corp. Selling A New Type Of Treated Lumber. As the deck building season gets under way, Lowe's Corp. stores in Metro Detroit are trying to get the jump on competitors by selling a new type of treated lumber, but it could cost the retailer some profit margins. The change comes because the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency … [Read more...] about Safer Treated Lumber Offered
