All United States of America articles – Page 38
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NewsPresidential candidates search for the right chemistry
In the quest for the US presidency, Obama has greater credibility with science groups, Romney has more industry support
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Recovering chemical weapons
As stockpiles of chemical weapons are destroyed, the US looks to detecting and destroying buried munitions
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NewsBP’s misdirected safety focus blamed for Deepwater debacle
US Chemical Safety Board finds BP and others had ‘multiple safety management system deficiencies’ that led to Deepwater Horizon disaster
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NewsUS bans BPA in baby bottles
Food and drug agency’s new prohibition on bisphenol A in baby bottles and sippy cups is being labelled by some as too little to late
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NewsUS Navy goes green with biofuel plants
Plans are in motion to supply US ships and planes with alternative fuels, but the move faces stiff opposition from some politicians
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NewsUS vulnerable to a shortage of critical isotopes
Flaws in the US energy department’s management of critical isotopes leaves the nation vulnerable to shortages, a congressional inquiry finds
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FDA green lights new obesity drug
Agency approval for prescription only obesity drug is first for 13 years
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Coca Cola urged to cut out carcinogen
Health concerns over 4-methylimidazole are behind US heath watchdog’s petition
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New US R&D site for silicones
Bluestar Silicones opens expanded site in York, South Carolina
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US urged to invest in its research universities
America’s scientific advisers conclude that the nation’s well-being depends on greater funding for its research universities, but not everyone agrees
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NewsCalifornia chemical committee controversy
State governor raises eyebrows by firing doctor from toxicant identification committee after appearing in ad against tobacco tax
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NewsNRC chief quits with a bang
Chairman of US nuclear agency resigns under pressure is met by a mixed reaction
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Methane hydrate success
The US and Japan have successfully completed their trial of methane hydrate production technologies
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Sacked EPA chemist wins job back
US Environmental Protection Agency scientist who was fired after warning about toxic dust at Ground Zero reinstated by court
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EPA names new science adviser
Glenn Paulson will take over from ‘father of green chemistry’ Paul Anastas at agency
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NewsVoluntary controls on antibiotics on US farms criticised
The US Food and Drug Administration has introduced guidelines to try to cut antibiotic use in livestock
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NewsConfusion reigns over EPA green chemistry stance
US Environmental Protection Agency suddenly cancels then reinstates two major green chemistry research programmes