All articles by Rebecca Trager – Page 78
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Nobel laureates appeal for open access
More than 40 Nobel laureates urge US Congress to require federally funded research to be freely available, amid American Chemical Society objections
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First tests for pesticide endocrine effects in US
EPA orders chemical manufacturers to screen seven compounds to determine if they are endocrine disruptors
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US energy use carries hidden costs of $120 billion
Health, environmental expenses associated with energy production and consumption highlight importance of going green
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Formaldehyde politics block research chief joining EPA
Nomination of Yale chemist to head agency's R&D office stalled by lawmaker who wants an independent review of formaldehyde risk
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EPA issues nanotechnology research strategy
US agency to proactively study nanomaterials of environmental concern
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US budget bears good news for chemistry
Obama's 2010 proposal is positive for chemistry overall, but the NIH and DOD figures pose difficulties
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HP under fire for failing to phase out harmful chemicals
Greenpeace launches worldwide protest as HP backpedals on commitment to eliminate PVC plastic and BFRs from its products
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Stimulus funds flow into US science, R&D
US administration to spend $2.5 billion on next generation batteries and electric vehicles; over $700 million on science
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Vandalism strikes US lab
Former lab assistant arrested for destroying over £300,000 of protein crystals
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Prenatal exposure to urban pollutants lowers IQ
Prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons can reduce a child's IQ by over 4 points
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Nobel winners call for energy R&D funding
Nobel Prize winners urge US president to provide increased, stable funding for clean energy alternatives
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Chemical security efforts spread
Industry cautions over EU and US efforts to prevent chemical facilities being targeted by terrorist
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EPA halts its chemical review effort
Industry groups urge Obama administration to continue progress made under EPA's ChAMP regulations
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US resumes contentious FutureGen clean coal initiative
Government to put over $1 billion towards reinstated clean energy project shelved under previous administration
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Chemicals sector key contributor to US toxic pollution
North America pumps out over 5 billion kilos of toxic releases a year, much of which comes from chemicals manufacturing
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US speeds visa process for researchers
Changes to the US visa system mean foreign science and technology professionals could get approval within two weeks
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US regulator rethink on BPA
The US FDA is reconsidering its stance on the safety of controversial chemical, bisphenol A
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FDA gets new chief
Incoming commissioner Hamburg is a bioterrorism preparedness expert with significant public health experience
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Bloodshed for blood substitute makers
Regulator ruling on artificial blood products causes companies to haemorrhage cash and cut staff
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Climbing mercury levels prompt US action
US EPA warns rising mercury levels in the Pacific Ocean could have implications for fish and human health