Chemicals

Eleven confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recovered

The ruptured tank contained about 900,000 gallons (3.4 million liters) of white liquor, and tests confirmed that contamination entered the nearby Columbia River, officials have said.

A drone view of a chemical tank after its rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging pulp and paper mill in Longview, Washington, US, May 26, 2026.
A drone view of a chemical tank after its rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging pulp and paper mill in Longview, Washington, US, May 26, 2026.

Search shifts to rescue as 11 feared dead in Washington state chemical tank explosion

Roads remain closed after residents were evacuated following a chemical leak from a large storage tank that threatened nearby homes in Garden Grove, California, on May 24, 2026.

Multiple injuries, at least one dead in chemical tank rupture in Washington state - report

FIREFIGHTERS EXTINGUISH a car which exploded in Afula, May 26, 2026.

Man dies after car explodes in Afula, as police arrest three for suspected murder in Haifa


Hundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis

Residents of Gabes have reported rising rates of respiratory illnesses, osteoporosis and cancer, which they blame on toxic gases from the state chemical group’s phosphate plants.

Demonstrators hold signs as hundreds of Tunisians march through the capital Tunis to protest a severe environmental crisis caused by pollution from a state chemical plant in Gabes, in Tunisia, October 25, 2025

Physicist Warns: 'Forever Chemicals' Detected in Feminine Hygiene Items

Graham Peaslee explains these chemicals pose risks to wearers and persist in the environment.

Physicist Warns: 'Forever Chemicals' detected in feminine hygiene items. Illustration.

Knesset investigation reveals health risks of water cannons, skunk spray used during protests

The Israel Medical Association (IMA) has also previously warned about similar health risks.

 Police use a water cannon to disperse demonstrators blocking the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, during a protest calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the Israeli government, March 30, 2024; illustrative.

Climbing gyms as polluted as highways, study finds

Research: The chemicals in the shoe soles can cause lung inflammation, organ damage, respiratory diseases, and certain types of cancer.

 Indoors wall climbing may be dangerous.

Researchers discover Earth's first crust, formed 4.5 billion years ago, had chemical features simil

Scientists have long thought that tectonic plates needed to dive beneath each other to create the chemical fingerprint we see in continents.

 Researchers discover Earth's first crust, formed 4.5 billion years ago, had chemical features similar to modern continental crust.

Transportation of Hazmat goods – Safety measures and challenges


Researchers warn: Cheap watch bands safer as expensive ones contain toxic chemicals

Lead author of the study, Alyssa Wicks, recommends purchasing lower-cost wristbands made from silicone and advises consumers to err on the side of caution.

 Expensive watch wristbands contain alarming levels of Forever Chemicals.

Bazan Group reports strong Q2 2024 results, announces dividend

The company posted impressive USD 96 million in adjusted earnings and USD 61 million in net income, announced a USD 35 million interim dividend.

 Moshe Kaplinsky, Chairman of the Bazan Group

Neglected sewage systems: Risks and emergency situations management

Importance of regular maintenance for public health and safety, risks of neglected sewage systems, and guidelines for handling emergency situations related to sewage.


Bazan Group reports strong financial performance in Q1 2024

Key financial figures for the first quarter include an operating cash flow of $149 million (before changes in working capital and tax) and the acquisition of fixed assets amounting to $25 million

 Moshe Kaplinsky, Chairman of the Bazan Group