| 单词 | benzene |
| 例句 | The farmer had treated about 60 acres of land with a dust containing DDT and benzene hexachloride. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Briefly the Indiana bio-chemists encouraged me to learn organic chemistry, but after I used a bunsen burner to warm up some benzene, I was relieved from further true chemistry. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Then benzene hexachloride was tried, and for a very short time all seemed to be well. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Despite regular spongings with benzene at the hands of our maid SanJuanna, the coat always kept its musty smell and strange color, which was neither black nor green. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z My opponent’s eyes were big, red and shining, as if he were high on benzene. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Yet this chemical, a form of benzene hexachloride, is much used in vaporizers, devices that pour a stream of volatilized insecticide vapor into homes, offices, restaurants. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z With no gas stations, owners had to lug five-gallon fuel cans to local drugstores, filling them for 60 cents a gallon and hoping the pharmacist wouldn’t substitute benzene for gasoline. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z With its lance-shaped leaves and striking white blossoms, these shade-loving evergreen plants will brighten any home or office while also ridding the air of acetone, ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene. These five plants don’t just look good — they improve your health, too 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z It's a family and it's a milieu that's run on the benzene of iconography. Tilda Swinton, rock star of the art house 2010-06-19T18:01:00Z Both coal tar and coal-tar pitch contain many chemical compounds, including carcinogens such as benzene. The 116 things that can give you cancer – the full list 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z This same study showed that leaking natural gas contained multiple hazardous air pollutants, including benzene, a cancer-causing agent. Is your gas stove bad for your health? 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Peace lilies are easy to care for, survive in low light and are terrific in removing three of the most common indoor pollutants, formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene, from the air. Not all greenery is good: 10 hazardous houseplants to watch out for 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z While measured concentrations of benzene did not reach health thresholds of concern, the presence of these hazardous air pollutants could be problematic in homes with substantial leaks and poor ventilation. Is your gas stove bad for your health? 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Reverse osmosis is a treatment process that removes dissolved solids, including metals and minerals, as well as pesticides and chemicals such as benzene, when they are present. The dubious science of Dr. Luke's Core brand: inside the premium bottled water industry 2016-04-09T04:00:00Z The agency has also collected air samples in nearby communities to test for air toxics, such as benzene, lead and arsenic. Tustin schools close after asbestos is found in ash from large World War-II hangar fire 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Lawn equipment also contributed to a litany of other air toxics, such as formaldehyde and benzene, according to the report, which is titled “Lawn Care Goes Electric.” Lawn equipment spews ‘shocking’ amount of air pollution, new data shows 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Unplugged wells have been known to release several harmful pollutants, including cancer-causing benzene and formaldehyde. California lawmakers have a plan to plug old, vapor-spewing oil wells. Could it backfire? 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z So far, one water quality test on the northwest edge of Lahaina showed low levels of benzene, a chemical known to cause cancer, but it was within federal safety limits. After Maui’s wildfires, thousands brace for long process of restoring safe water service 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The carcinogenic chemical benzene has turned up in the public water system in Lahaina, and local officials have advised residents not to drink tap water. Maui Fires Could Contaminate the Island’s Waters 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Each day the facility remains open, it is emitting cancer-causing chemicals including benzene, said Najm, citing reports by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, the regulatory agency monitoring air pollution in the area. California panel to vote on increasing storage at site of worst US methane leak despite risks 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Lawn equipment also contributed to a litany of other air toxics, such as formaldehyde and benzene. Lawn equipment spews ‘shocking’ amount of air pollution, new data shows 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Two and a half weeks later, that agency announced there was benzene in the water. Maui water is unsafe even with filters, one of the lessons learned from fires in California 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z Regardless of status, these wells have been known to leak flammable methane or harmful toxic substances that evaporate easily, including benzene, a carcinogen with no safe level of exposure. Finding clean air in Los Angeles? It's an almost unsolvable puzzle 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z The university is testing for benzene, formaldehyde and 86 other chemicals that are classified as volatile organic compounds. Maui Fires Could Contaminate the Island’s Waters 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Chemicals like benzene, lead, asbestos and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, are common in ash, runoff and sometimes water systems after fires. After Maui fires, human health risks linger in the air, water and even surviving buildings 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Researchers at the University of Washington have genetically modified pothos plants with a synthetic version of a "green liver" protein found in rabbits, which can process chloroform and benzene. Can houseplants purify the air in your home? 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Indeed, in July 2021, Johnson & Johnson recalled five aerosol sunscreen products because they had been contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen. Yes, some sunscreens contain cancer-causing chemicals — but the sun is still far more dangerous 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Both benzene and formaldehyde are Group 1 carcinogens, which means a panel of experts at the W.H.O. has found sufficient evidence that these compounds cause cancer. Why does the wildfire smoke sometimes smell like burning plastic? 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z But it could be several days before the university team gets its first test results from Lahaina, where the Maui County water department discovered benzene. Maui Fires Could Contaminate the Island’s Waters 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z My colleagues and I have documented benzene levels that exceeded hazardous limits for drinking water after several previous fires. After Maui fires, human health risks linger in the air, water and even surviving buildings 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Gas-burning appliances emitted 10 to 25 times the benzene of electric stoves, the analysis said. Gas Stoves Emit More of the Carcinogen Benzene Than Expected 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z In some cases, benzene levels exceeded concentrations found in secondhand tobacco smoke. Cooking with a gas stove may be as bad as breathing secondhand cigarette smoke, study finds 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z In 1981, Arco noted in a memo that tanks were polluting the U.S. water supply with toxic chemicals such as benzene. The hidden cost of gasoline 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z But the latest study, published this week in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, was the first to focus on quantifying the benzene that comes off a stove’s flame in the process of combustion. Study compares gas stove pollution to secondhand cigarette smoke 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z Starting in 1974, Chevron subsidiary Union Oil Company of California had operated a sump pit for oil and gas production, a process that left the carcinogenic chemical benzene on the property, court papers said. Jury returns $63M verdict after finding Chevron covered up toxic pit on California land 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Scientists have known for 100 years that high doses of benzene, like those present among some oil and gas industry workers, can cause cancer, said Dr. Jan Kirsch, a retired oncologist. Gas Stoves Emit More of the Carcinogen Benzene Than Expected 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z But when gas is only partially combusted, stoves can spew carbon monoxide; formaldehyde, a carcinogen; and benzene. Cooking with a gas stove may be as bad as breathing secondhand cigarette smoke, study finds 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Drivers pumped their tanks with gas, breathing carcinogens like benzene, the source of gasoline's signature sweet smell. The hidden cost of gasoline 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Environmental Protection Agency define benzene as a human carcinogen. Study compares gas stove pollution to secondhand cigarette smoke 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z Nearly three decades later, he was diagnosed with the cancer that attacks plasma cells in the blood and can be caused by benzene exposure, court documents said. Jury returns $63M verdict after finding Chevron covered up toxic pit on California land 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Metabolites of benzene accumulate in bone marrow and change genes and chromosomes, she said. Gas Stoves Emit More of the Carcinogen Benzene Than Expected 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z The study found that cooking at higher temperatures produced more benzene emissions. Cooking with a gas stove may be as bad as breathing secondhand cigarette smoke, study finds 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Starting in 1974, Chevron subsidiary Union Oil had used the land as a sump pit for oil and gas production, a process that left the carcinogenic chemical benzene in the ground, court papers said. California jury returns $63M verdict after finding Chevron covered up toxic pit before selling land 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z The Stanford team measured emissions from the food itself, frying up some fish, as well as bacon, and found negligible benzene emissions. Study compares gas stove pollution to secondhand cigarette smoke 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z The ban will cover seven types of substances including carcinogenic benzene, gasoline and mixtures of petroleum and benzene. Netherlands to ban inland vessels from discharging toxic fumes 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z The study found that benzene emitted from gas stoves migrated throughout homes, in some cases elevating levels of the carcinogen in bedrooms hours after the stove was turned off. Gas Stoves Emit More of the Carcinogen Benzene Than Expected 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z However, in an interesting twist, scientists also found that cooking with a smaller flame produced more benzene per joule of gas consumed. Cooking with a gas stove may be as bad as breathing secondhand cigarette smoke, study finds 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Nearly three decades later, Wright was diagnosed with the cancer that attacks plasma cells in the blood and can be caused by benzene exposure, court documents said. California jury returns $63M verdict after finding Chevron covered up toxic pit before selling land 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z “We knew that when you burn methane, you get benzene. But to actually do the measurements is groundbreaking, and levels are higher than what was expected. It’s way more dangerous,” Kirsch said. Study compares gas stove pollution to secondhand cigarette smoke 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z A new federal complaint accused the BP unit of breaking rules limiting benzene in refinery wastewater streams and emissions of hazardous and volatile air contaminants. BP subsidiary agrees to record $40M penalty and pollution-cutting steps at Lake Michigan refinery 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z And the vents commonly installed in microwave ovens above gas burners essentially just circulate the benzene emissions, Jackson said. Gas Stoves Emit More of the Carcinogen Benzene Than Expected 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z The most recent study, however, found that benzene concentrations from cooking were 70 to 640 times greater than the median leakage rates measured in idle stoves. Cooking with a gas stove may be as bad as breathing secondhand cigarette smoke, study finds 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z The EPA had previously uncovered benzene problems in Whiting's wastewater from 2003-2008. BP unit to pay record $40 mln to settle U.S. air pollution civil charges 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z The structure of benzene, Google and Frankenstein: What do these icons of science, technology and literature all share? Here’s How to Use Dreams for Creative Inspiration 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Under the agreement, the company will add benzene stripping equipment and take other steps intended to reduce annually reductions of cancer-causing benzene along with hundreds of tons of other pollutants. BP subsidiary agrees to record $40M penalty and pollution-cutting steps at Lake Michigan refinery 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z The study — recently published in Environmental Science & Technology — is the first to examine benzene levels inside homes with gas stoves. Gas Stoves Emit More of the Carcinogen Benzene Than Expected 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z But researchers tested the use of ventilation hoods, finding it helped reduce concentrations, though in some cases benzene was still measured above health limits. Cooking with a gas stove may be as bad as breathing secondhand cigarette smoke, study finds 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z The BP refinery near Lake Michigan released nearly 16 times the legal limit of benzene allowed by the Clean Air Act, the EPA said in 2009. BP unit to pay record $40 mln to settle U.S. air pollution civil charges 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Studies have also found that unburned natural gas leaks from stoves—and this gas contains benzene, a known carcinogen. The Health Risks of Gas Stoves Explained 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z Worse, a study published last year found that gas stoves routinely leaked benzene and other harmful gases even when no one was using them. Ready to switch from gas to electric appliances? Here's how 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z During Tuesday's press conference on the Stanford study, researchers emphasized the health risks of benzene. Gas Stoves Emit More of the Carcinogen Benzene Than Expected 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Researchers cooked with 13 electric induction stoves and did not detect any measurable amount of benzene. Cooking with a gas stove may be as bad as breathing secondhand cigarette smoke, study finds 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Environmental Protection Agency has said hydrogen cyanide and benzene were detected at the fire site. Evacuation order lifted in area near Indiana plastics fire 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z The proposal would also institute new monitoring requirements for ethylene oxide and a host of other chemicals — including chloroprene, benzene, 1,3-butadiene, ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride, the EPA said. EPA seeks to restrict a toxic sterilizer, despite industry red flags 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Phillips 66 projects the conversion will reduce emissions of certain federally regulated air pollutants, such as benzene, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter. Huge Phillips 66 biofuels project will test the industry’s green promises 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z An external vent hood can decrease benzene concentrations, "but it doesn't necessarily bring them down below health benchmarks," he said. Gas Stoves Emit More of the Carcinogen Benzene Than Expected 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Scientists also found that benzene migrated well beyond kitchens, reaching unhealthy levels in other rooms and lingering within homes for hours. Cooking with a gas stove may be as bad as breathing secondhand cigarette smoke, study finds 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z The abandoned wells can leak oilfield brine and cancer-causing chemicals that are components of crude oil, such as benzene. State and US officials tout spending to plug ‘orphan wells’ 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z The current generation of chemicals that form the basis of our economy, including vinyl chloride and benzene, were rapidly developed, deployed and scaled prior to the 1960s. Chemistry Urgently Needs to Develop Safer Materials 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z The Texas researchers said it was “good news” that levels of benzene and related chemicals were not elevated in the air sampling. Toxic air pollutants in East Palestine could pose long-term risks, researchers say 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z The less protected cars also carried vinyl chloride and benzene. Norfolk Southern’s Profits and Accident Rates Rose in Recent Years 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z The research — the first of its kind to examine benzene emissions from cooking — comes as politicians across the nation are sparring over the future of gas appliances in residential and commercial buildings. Cooking with a gas stove may be as bad as breathing secondhand cigarette smoke, study finds 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z They include harmful chemicals such as nitrous oxide, mercury and benzene. Feds get more years to destroy chemicals at Hanford linked to illness 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z They include benzene and butyl acrylate, which are also precursors to plastics and other chemicals, as well as 2-butoxyethanol, a common ingredient in paint strippers and cleaning products. Chemistry Urgently Needs to Develop Safer Materials 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z The cars involved carried combustible liquids, butyl acrylate and residue of benzene from previous shipments, officials said. Sheriff: Toxic gas release likely from Ohio derailment 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Officials said Sunday afternoon that cars involved also carried combustible liquids, butyl acrylate and residue of benzene from previous shipments, as well as nonhazardous materials such as wheat, plastic pellets, malt liquors and lube oil. NTSB details cause of fiery Ohio train wreck 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z And there are no limits to the amount of selenium, benzene, nickel, lead, cyanide, arsenic, mercury, and PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as forever chemicals, that can come out of these facilities. Oil refineries are polluting US waterways. Too often, it’s legal 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z The EPA decided to intervene based on the landfill’s air samples, which showed a heightened presence of carcinogens benzene, which can cause leukemia, and trichloroethylene, which can cause kidney cancer. EPA takes charge of Alabama landfill fire after state request 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z And it had benzene, which is harmful to the eyes, skin, airway, nervous system and lungs, according to OSHA. Drugs, other risks ruled out at prison where dozens got sick 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Much of the research on gas stoves is conducted in California, including recent highly publicized studies finding that the stoves leak benzene, a carcinogen, and methane, a potent greenhouse gas, even when they’re turned off. How the Gas-Stove Debate Has Played Out in California 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z In addition to the particles, Laumbach said that diesel emissions include "gases like nitrogen oxide, sulphur oxides, formaldehyde and benzene. A number of those are carcinogens that cause cancer." Building bridges to the future: Infrastructure, the climate crisis and the pandemic 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z It said those samples showed elevated levels of the hazardous chemicals benzene and naphthalene. Alabama plant owned by W.V. governor’s family fined $925,000 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Whereas benzene can be produced by natural processes, including the burning of vegetation, TCE is a man-made chemical. EPA takes charge of Alabama landfill fire after state request 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z It includes $75,000 to buy canisters that can measure emissions from individual facilities, as well as monitors that can identify individual VOCs, including benzene. New data show Houston-area communities are being flooded with chemicals 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Wells emit a volatile miasma of cancer-causing hydrocarbons such as benzene and toluene, and their wastewater can contaminate underground water tables relied on by neighbors for household supplies. Column: Oil and gas drillers mobilize to kill a key California environmental rule 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Abandoned wells — also known as “orphaned wells” because no owner can be found — can leak toxic substances such as arsenic, formaldehyde and benzene, polluting the air and groundwater. With money on the table, states identify 120,000 leak-prone oil wells 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Oil wells are known to emit likely carcinogens including benzene and formaldehyde, and living near wells is linked to health problems including respiratory issues and preterm births, studies have found. In historic move, L.A. bans new oil wells, phases out existing ones 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Top brands of dry shampoos including some made by Unilever were recently found to contain benzene, a known carcinogen, leading to an explosion in demand for alternatives. Clean beauty is booming, and Black consumers fear being ignored 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Gas flaring is not only a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, it is also known to emit benzene - which heightens the risk of cancer, particularly childhood leukaemia. Air pollution: Uncovering the dirty secret behind BP’s bumper profits 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z The news that many of the favorite products we spray on our bodies might contain a cancer-causing contaminant has left some consumers concerned, prompting conversations on social media and online searches about benzene. Aerosol hair products tainted by benzene may still be on store shelves 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Dove, Suave and Bed Head are among the aerosol dry shampoos recalled after they were found to contain benzene, which can cause cancer. Foster Farms recalls 148,000 pounds of chicken sold at Costco that may contain plastic 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z Dry shampoo products sold under several Unilever brands including Dove and TRESemmé are being recalled in the United States and Canada because they may contain elevated levels of benzene, a carcinogen. One in Five Canadians Is Now an Immigrant, and the Nation Approves 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z This dry shampoo recall was at least the sixth recall this year involving benzene, according to the F.D.A.’s data. Unilever Recalls Dry Shampoo Products in U.S. and Canada 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z The recalls were set off by findings of benzene in such products by an analytical lab called Valisure, based in New Haven, Conn., starting in May 2021. Dove, other Unilever dry shampoos recalled over cancer risk 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z The brands with the highest levels of benzene in the newest round of tests include Not Your Mother’s, Sun Bum, Paul Mitchell, dp Hue and Sebastian, none of which have been recalled. Aerosol hair products tainted by benzene may still be on store shelves 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Gas stoves in California homes are leaking cancer-causing benzene, researchers found in a new study published on Thursday, though they say more research is needed to understand how many homes have leaks. Study: Cancer-causing gas leaking from CA stoves, pipes 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z “There is really no safe threshold” for benzene exposure, he added. Researchers Find Benzene, Other Toxics in Gas Piped to California Homes 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Unilever has issued a voluntary recall of more than a dozen aerosol dry shampoo products sold in the United States, saying they may contain elevated levels of benzene, a carcinogen. Unilever Recalls Dry Shampoo Products in U.S. and Canada 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z The company then recalled its Pantene and Herbal Essences dry shampoos in December, citing benzene contamination. Dove, other Unilever dry shampoos recalled over cancer risk 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Breathing or otherwise absorbing benzene over time can lead to leukemia, anemia and other blood disorders, according to the FDA. Aerosol hair products tainted by benzene may still be on store shelves 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Back then, 100,000 tons of methane and other gases, including benzene, leaked from a failed well operated by Southern California Gas Co. Study: Cancer-causing gas leaking from CA stoves, pipes 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z In one study, researchers also detected benzene and other hazardous air pollutants in samples of unburned gas collected from residences in the Boston metropolitan area. Researchers Find Benzene, Other Toxics in Gas Piped to California Homes 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z The propellant in the spray can was the source of the benzene, it found, and the company said it was working with suppliers to address the issue. Unilever Recalls Dry Shampoo Products in U.S. and Canada 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z The company did not release the amount of benzene found in the products and said it was recalling them out of an abundance of caution. Dove, other Unilever dry shampoos recalled over cancer risk 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Much of the research on the harmful effects of benzene focuses on occupational hazards. Aerosol hair products tainted by benzene may still be on store shelves 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z After the leak, she started having a persistent cough and nosebleeds and eventually was diagnosed with breast cancer, which has also been linked to benzene exposure. Study: Cancer-causing gas leaking from CA stoves, pipes 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z For the latest study, researchers combined the leakage findings with new measurements of benzene in unburned gas to model potential indoor benzene concentration levels. Researchers Find Benzene, Other Toxics in Gas Piped to California Homes 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Fires release multiple pollutants, including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and chemicals like benzene. People Exposed to Harmful Wildfire Smoke Often Live Far from Lung Specialists 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The FDA said “daily exposure to benzene in the recalled products at the levels detected in testing would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences.” Dove, other Unilever dry shampoos recalled over cancer risk 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z We can be exposed to benzene in many ways. Aerosol hair products tainted by benzene may still be on store shelves 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Of most concern to the researchers was benzene, a known carcinogen that can lead to leukemia and other cancers and blood disorders, according to the National Cancer Institute. Study: Cancer-causing gas leaking from CA stoves, pipes 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z There are some factors that influence indoor benzene levels, like the quality of ventilation or the size of the kitchen. Researchers Find Benzene, Other Toxics in Gas Piped to California Homes 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z A 2019 inspection also found lead-based paint, asbestos, benzene and other dangerous substances inside, where there is no water, electricity or other utilities. Chesapeake Bay lighthouse auctioned, with strings attached 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z Yet the agency also said exposure to benzene can result in leukemia and other blood cancers. Dove, other Unilever dry shampoos recalled over cancer risk 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Rubber collars were added to gas pump nozzles to protect us from the benzene in gas fumes. Aerosol hair products tainted by benzene may still be on store shelves 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Exposure to benzene - found in flared gases - can increase the risk of people developing this condition. BP in oil field where 'cancer is like the flu' 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Outside of smoking, “most of the major sources of benzene in our lives are associated with fossil fuels,” said Rob Jackson, an earth scientist at Stanford University who did not work on the study. Researchers Find Benzene, Other Toxics in Gas Piped to California Homes 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z An overnight stay is also complicated by the hazardous materials inside the structure, including lead-based paint, asbestos, benzene and a host of other dangerous substances, according to a 2019 inspection report. Chesapeake Bay lighthouse sold for $192,000 after surprise bidding war 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Although the FDA hasn’t set benzene limits for cosmetics such as dry shampoo, it does say the products shouldn’t contain “any poisonous or deleterious substance.” Dove, other Unilever dry shampoos recalled over cancer risk 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z We inhale benzene when we smoke tobacco and expose our families to benzene through second hand smoke. Aerosol hair products tainted by benzene may still be on store shelves 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z The air tests from five communities indicated levels of benzene, linked to leukaemia and other blood disorders, reached or exceeded Iraq's national limit in at least four places. BP in oil field where 'cancer is like the flu' 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z The gas that is piped into millions of California homes contains hazardous air pollutants including benzene, a chemical linked to cancer, a new study found. Researchers Find Benzene, Other Toxics in Gas Piped to California Homes 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Immediate harm to marine life and fisheries in the Baltic Sea and to human health will also result because benzene and other trace chemicals are typically present in natural gas, researchers say. Baltic Sea pipeline leak damages marine life and climate 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Unilever recalled popular brands of aerosol dry shampoo, including Dove, after discovering they were contaminated with a chemical called benzene that can cause cancer. Dove, other Unilever dry shampoos recalled over cancer risk 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z In a study published earlier this month, researchers found benzene leaking from gas stoves in California. Aerosol hair products tainted by benzene may still be on store shelves 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z The air tests indicated levels of benzene, linked to leukaemia and other blood disorders, reached or exceeded Iraq's national limit in at least four places. Big oil's toxic emissions from flaring undeclared 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z The researchers estimated that each year California gas appliances and infrastructure leak the same amount of benzene as is emitted by nearly 60,000 cars, but these leaks are unaccounted for in the state’s records. Researchers Find Benzene, Other Toxics in Gas Piped to California Homes 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z “Natural gas isn’t refined to be super clean — there are trace elements of other compounds, like benzene,” a carcinogen, said Leifer. Baltic Sea pipeline leak damages marine life and climate 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z The FDA has confirmed propellants are a potential source of benzene contamination. Dove, other Unilever dry shampoos recalled over cancer risk 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z “Everyone is exposed to benzene,” said Stephen M. Rappaport, a professor emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health. Aerosol hair products tainted by benzene may still be on store shelves 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Exposure to benzene can increase the risk of people developing this condition. Big oil's toxic emissions from flaring undeclared 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z The most prevalent of those pollutants was benzene, a highly flammable chemical that can be colorless and odorless, which makes it hard to detect when it leaks. Researchers Find Benzene, Other Toxics in Gas Piped to California Homes 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Bernard said some nights he smells something like benzene when he steps out of his home in Reserve. Civil rights law targets ‘cancer alley’ discrimination 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z In May 2021, an independent research lab called Valisure announced that it had found traces of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure at high levels, in 78 sunscreen and sun-related products. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z The World Health Organization has said “there’s no safe level” of exposure to benzene in the air we breathe. Aerosol hair products tainted by benzene may still be on store shelves 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z The interior includes hazardous materials such as lead-based paint, asbestos, benzene and a host of other dangerous substances, according to a 2019 inspection report, which described the lighthouse as: “Fair condition, but approaching poor.” A Chesapeake Bay lighthouse is up for auction. So far, no one has bid on it. 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z When the deadliest fire in California history tore through the town of Paradise in 2018, local drinking water became contaminated with cancer-causing benzene and other hazardous substances. Jackson, Miss., shows how extreme weather can trigger a clean water crisis 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z The Taliban administration is in the final stages of talks in Moscow over the terms of a contract for Afghanistan to purchase gasoline and benzene from Russia, Afghan officials told Reuters. Guatemala says it will 'always support' Taiwan 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z But benzene is not listed as an acceptable active ingredient in sunscreen by the FDA, which regulates sunscreen in the U.S. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z The string of aerosol can recalls started after Valisure, the independent laboratory based in New Haven, Conn., published two separate studies detecting traces of benzene in dozens of different deodorant and sunscreen brands. Aerosol hair products tainted by benzene may still be on store shelves 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z It is manufactured by the catalytic conversion of acetylene to benzene: Which value of Kc would make this reaction most useful commercially? Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z Examples of biological molecules that incorporate the benzene ring include some amino acids and cholesterol and its derivatives, including the hormones estrogen and testosterone. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z A 2020 study arrived at more explicit findings by revealing in lab tests that plastic pipes exposed to wildfire temperatures can release benzene, a carcinogen, and other VOCs into water. Replacing Lead Water Pipes with Plastic Could Raise New Safety Issues 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z Edgewell Personal Care voluntarily recalled three batches of one of its sunscreen products in July 2022 following an internal review that found trace levels of benzene in those batches. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z The reason: The products contained elevated amounts of benzene, a chemical known to cause cancer and compromise our immune system. Aerosol hair products tainted by benzene may still be on store shelves 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z To represent this unique bonding, structural formulas for benzene and its derivatives are typically drawn with single bonds between the carbon atoms and a circle within the ring as shown in Figure 20.11. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z The benzene ring is also found in the herbicide 2,4-D. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Those controls would have helped Cheniere reduce emissions of formaldehyde, benzene and other hazardous pollutants from the turbines in line with the forthcoming limits. Exclusive: U.S. questioned Cheniere pollution controls during LNG plant permitting 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z What are restricted under current federal regulations are toxic air pollutants such as hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide and cancer-causing benzene that often accompany methane and are sometimes called “ridealong” gases. EPA announces flights to look for methane in Permian Basin 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Valisure, an independent lab in New Haven, Conn., published a new analysis testing 148 batches of dry shampoo products from 34 different brands, and found that 70 percent contained benzene. Aerosol hair products tainted by benzene may still be on store shelves 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Why is all acetylene not found as benzene? Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z Ring structures are found in hydrocarbons, sometimes with the presence of double bonds, which can be seen by comparing the structure of cyclohexane to benzene in Figure 2.25. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z We’ve also tested every spray sunscreen in our ratings for benzene: All were free of the harmful chemical. What you need to know about chemicals in your sunscreen 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z The maker of Banana Boat recalled three batches of spray-on sunscreen after an internal review found trace levels of benzene in the products. Banana Boat sunscreen for hair and scalp is recalled over carcinogen 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z By comparison the Food and Drug Administration has said that the acceptable level of benzene in a drug is two parts per million. Aerosol hair products tainted by benzene may still be on store shelves 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z How much heat was produced by the combustion of the benzene sample? Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z The maker of Banana Boat sunscreen is recalling a scalp spray because it contains trace amounts of benzene, a chemical which can cause cancer with repeated exposure. Banana Boat recalls scalp sunscreen spray for cancer risk 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z Last summer, several spray sunscreens were recalled after benzene, a known carcinogen, was detected in them. What you need to know about chemicals in your sunscreen 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z The parent company of Banana Boat recalled batches of a sunscreen spray because they contained trace levels of benzene, a carcinogen, the U.S. Banana Boat Recalls Hair and Scalp Sunscreen Over Low Levels of Carcinogen 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z In a statement announcing its recall of various dry shampoo products in October, Unilever said the company confirmed the propellant “as the source” of the benzene contamination. Aerosol hair products tainted by benzene may still be on store shelves 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z The following are typical examples of substituted benzene derivatives: Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z It said benzene was detected in internal reviews of Banana Boat Hair and Scalp Spray SPF 30. Banana Boat recalls scalp sunscreen spray for cancer risk 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z Then, the company put into Love Canal an estimated 21,000 tons of hazardous chemical waste, including the carcinogens benzene, dioxin, and PCBs in large metal barrels and covered them with more clay. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z “The seriousness of poisoning caused by benzene depends on the amount, route and length of time of exposure,” the C.D.C. said, “as well as the age and pre-existing medical condition of the exposed person.” Banana Boat Recalls Hair and Scalp Sunscreen Over Low Levels of Carcinogen 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z Thyroid hormones, which contain benzene rings studded with iodine, are also lipid-soluble and can enter the cell. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Clean Air Act called the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Pollutants, which imposes curbs on emissions of known carcinogens like formaldehyde and benzene from stationary combustion turbines. N.Y. attorney general accuses Teva of lying in opioid case 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z The recall comes a little over a year after Johnson & Johnson recalled five sunscreens because they were found to contain benzene. Banana Boat recalls scalp sunscreen spray for cancer risk 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z Oil refining is one of top sources of air pollution in the United States for volatile organic hydrocarbons and toxic emissions, and the single largest source of carcinogenic benzene. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z People are exposed to trace levels of benzene in their environment. Banana Boat Recalls Hair and Scalp Sunscreen Over Low Levels of Carcinogen 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z Short-term exposure to high levels of benzene in particular could lead to drowsiness, dizziness, headaches and irritation of the eyes and skin, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gas Piped Into Homes Contains Benzene, Other Risky Chemicals, Study Finds 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z The chemicals, which can include compounds like benzene, ethylene, toluene and formaldehyde, are removed from natural gas during the liquefaction process and can cause a range of health effects from eye irritation to cancer. Texas repeatedly raises pollution limits for Cheniere LNG plant 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z Q: Last summer, I read that my favorite spray-on sunscreen contained benzene. Is benzene still a problem in sunscreen? 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z The release of chemicals like benzene during flaring can trigger not only cancer but respiratory diseases and high blood pressure, said Alejandro Gonzalez, University of the Americas director of environmental engineering. Ecuador seeks partner to stop gas flaring as anger rises in the Amazon 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Johnson & Johnson issued a recall for some Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen sprays last year after testing found low levels of benzene. Banana Boat Recalls Hair and Scalp Sunscreen Over Low Levels of Carcinogen 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z The concentrations of benzene that the researchers found in the natural gas samples were “much lower compared to the amount in gasoline,” Dr. Michanowicz said on Friday during a conference call with reporters. Gas Piped Into Homes Contains Benzene, Other Risky Chemicals, Study Finds 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z It's the particulate matter and benzene trail that heavy-duty trucks leave in the air, the smog and dust coating homes, the light spilling inside all night. A "warehouse" by any other name 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z A: You are right that last July the Food and Drug Administration announced a “voluntary recall” of some Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreen products because of the presence of benzene. Is benzene still a problem in sunscreen? 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z "There's a direct link between inhaling benzene and cancer," said Gonzalez, adding children are most affected. Ecuador seeks partner to stop gas flaring as anger rises in the Amazon 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z The nine are among 56 U.S. refineries with high benzene levels, the study said. Nine U.S. Gulf Coast refineries exceeded federal benzene levels -study 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z “The largest sources of benzene in most people’s lives are gasoline from cars and smoking,” said Rob Jackson, an earth scientist at Stanford University who did not work on the study. Gas Piped Into Homes Contains Benzene, Other Risky Chemicals, Study Finds 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z They include chemicals such as furan, benzene and formaldehyde, as well as aerosols in microscopic particles that can penetrate human lungs. Western Wildfires Reverse U.S. Clean Air Gains 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z One source of unintentional benzene comes from propellants such as isobutane. Is benzene still a problem in sunscreen? 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Even older plugged wells may pose risks because they can leak benzene and other volatile organic compounds, as well as methane, a potent greenhouse gas, Gonzalez said. Study: Redlining tied to more oil, gas wells in urban areas 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z “We want the EPA to enforce their own rules,” he said, adding that the EPA’s benzene rules grew out a law suit by EIP. Nine U.S. Gulf Coast refineries exceeded federal benzene levels -study 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z “On the other hand, any unnecessary benzene in your home is just too much.” Gas Piped Into Homes Contains Benzene, Other Risky Chemicals, Study Finds 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z A tall and narrow houseplant that removes benzene and formaldehyde. 12 NASA-approved plants that actually improve air quality 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Although aerosol sprays may be convenient, you might want to switch to a cream or lotion this summer while the FDA continues to monitor for benzene. Is benzene still a problem in sunscreen? 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z The plants will also be required to install fence line monitoring of benzene emissions and take corrective actions when benzene readings are high to protect local communities. Chevron unit to pay millions for air violations at chemical plants 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z “Those controls, plus a requirement for fence line monitoring of benzene emissions and corrective actions when benzene readings are high, will result in significant benefits for the local communities in Texas,” he said. Chevron Phillips agrees to cut pollution at 3 Texas plants 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z That list doesn’t include some of the components the researchers identified, like benzene. Gas Piped Into Homes Contains Benzene, Other Risky Chemicals, Study Finds 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z It reduces the level of benzene and formaldehyde in the air. 12 NASA-approved plants that actually improve air quality 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Exposure to benzene liquid or vapor can irritate the skin, eyes and throat and in extreme cases cause cancer and reproductive issues. Southern California Gas Co. settles lawsuit alleging Prop. 65 violations in 2015 gas leak 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Consumer companies have said they’ve found only small traces of benzene that shouldn’t be enough to cause cancer. Toxins in household products leave FDA chasing a vapor trail 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Inhaling the benzene released in the smoke daily can cause asthma, emphysema, and COPD. Shark Tank showcases Army veteran inspired to combat air pollution after exposure to burn pits 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z The consumer goods giant said certain aerosol dry conditioners and shampoos from the brands as well as some discontinued items from Old Spice and Hair Food brands, had a human carcinogen called benzene. P&G recalls some conditioner, shampoo sprays due to potential cancer risk 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z A tough, palm-like plant that filters out benzene, formaldehyde, and TCE. 12 NASA-approved plants that actually improve air quality 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Compressor stations in New York state emitted 39 carcinogenic chemicals, including benzene and formaldehyde, according to a study by the University of Albany. In shadow of Texas gas drilling sites, health fears escalate 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z And the personal-care industry has been quick to stress that people are also routinely exposed to benzene circulating in the air from other sources, mostly cigarette smoke and gasoline fumes. Toxins in household products leave FDA chasing a vapor trail 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z In July, Johnson & Johnson recalled five of its Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreen products because testing found low levels of benzene in some of these products. Some Old Spice and Secret deodorants and sprays recalled 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally and through the skin. P&G recalls some conditioner, shampoo sprays due to potential cancer risk 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z It reduces the benzene, formaldehyde, and TCE levels in the air. 12 NASA-approved plants that actually improve air quality 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z J&J had voluntarily recalled four Neutrogena aerosol sunscreen products and one from Aveeno on July 14, after finding small amounts of benzene, a carcinogen. Factbox: J&J's legal liabilities as it plans to split 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z Still, the FDA is asking consumer companies to recall anything that contains benzene levels higher than 2 parts per million. Toxins in household products leave FDA chasing a vapor trail 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z The other major factor is volatile organic compounds — methane, ethane, benzene and other substances — emitted by the burning and production of natural gas and oil and gas operations, he said. Western boom cities see spike in harmful ozone 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z The federal safety agency largely avoided issuing emergency standards in recent decades, after a string of court losses in the 1970s and early 1980s on emergency rules related to benzene, asbestos and certain pesticides. Legal battle over Biden’s vax-or-test mandate for businesses is just beginning 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z Also known as Mother-in-Law's Tongue, this tough succulent filters out benzene, formaldehyde, and TCE. 12 NASA-approved plants that actually improve air quality 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z When methane is released into the atmosphere, it is frequently accompanied by hazardous chemicals like benzene and hydrogen sulfide. Biden Administration Moves to Limit Methane, a Potent Greenhouse Gas 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Stephen Petty, president and founder of the consulting firm Engineering & Environmental Services Group and an expert on benzene contamination, has testified in hundreds of trials on behalf of plaintiffs suing companies. Toxins in household products leave FDA chasing a vapor trail 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z J&J voluntarily recalled four Neutrogena aerosol sunscreen products and one from Aveeno on July 14, after finding small amounts of benzene, a carcinogen. J&J, Costco settle lawsuits over recalled sunscreen 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z Carcinogenic chemicals like benzene and toluene as well as other hydrocarbons have been detected within a half a kilometer of the facility. Study: Toxic fracking waste is leaking into California groundwater 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Probably the most ubiquitous and well-known of the air-purifying plants, it reduces the level of benzene, formaldehyde, and TCE. 12 NASA-approved plants that actually improve air quality 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z He added that there was "no evidence" of carcinogenic chemicals officials had worried about, including benzene and toluene, both of which can be found in fuel. Canadian Arctic city confirms 'exceedingly high levels' of fuel in water supply 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z The lab found benzene levels as high as 16 parts per million in hand sanitizers that had recently come on the market to make up for a shortage of name brands like Purell. Toxins in household products leave FDA chasing a vapor trail 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Food and Drug Administration said following the recall it was investigating how benzene had ended up in the sunscreens. J&J, Costco settle lawsuits over recalled sunscreen 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z These substances are found at rates two to five times higher in indoor than outdoor air—and “certain of those compounds might be carcinogenic, like formaldehyde or benzene,” Wiedinmyer says. Assessing COVID Risk and More with Air Quality Monitors 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z From the 19th-century chemist Friedrich August Kekulé’s discovery of the structure of benzene to any of Mozart’s symphonies, much extraordinary human achievement is not a product of conscious, sequential reasoning. Review | The power of rational thinking in a world that seems unreasonable 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z After the 2017 Tubbs and 2018 Camp fires that devastated the Northern California communities of Santa Rosa and Paradise, researchers examining the tap water of nearby homes found benzene and other carcinogens. The "burn scars" of wildfires threaten the West’s drinking water 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z Beiersdorf AG, which has pulled some aerosol Coppertone sunscreens, and Bayer declined to comment on the cause of their recalls or what they’re doing to ensure benzene doesn’t taint their products again. Toxins in household products leave FDA chasing a vapor trail 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Chronic exposure to high levels of some VOCs such as benzene has been linked to neurological damage and cancer. The unusual headaches that upended this man’s life began with a new car 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z The leak also released small amounts of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, and other toxic pollutants. So Cal Gas agrees to pay up to $1.8 billion in settlement for 2015 Aliso Canyon gas leak 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Some are leaking chemicals such as benzene, a known carcinogen, into groundwater. Forgotten oil and gas wells linger, leaking toxic chemicals 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z Some are leaking chemicals such as benzene, a known carcinogen, into fields and groundwater. Forgotten oil and gas wells linger, leaking toxic chemicals 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z Hand sanitizers that come in a gel form often rely on a thickening agent called a carbomer, one of the ingredients the FDA flagged last week that could be causing the benzene contamination. Toxins in household products leave FDA chasing a vapor trail 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Cigarette smoke and gasoline are sources of benzene exposure. The unusual headaches that upended this man’s life began with a new car 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z CEH filed lawsuits against three other companies last month on claims of underreporting, or failing to report, large quantities of benzene and other potentially harmful chemicals into the United States. Chevron Phillips Chemical failed to report imports of 18 toxic chemicals, letters show 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z J&J also faces litigation alleging it contributed to the U.S. opioid epidemic and recently recalled certain spray sunscreen products after discovering some of them contained low levels of benzene, another carcinogen. Exclusive: J&J exploring putting talc liabilities into bankruptcy, sources say 2021-07-18T04:00:00Z Air quality tests revealed high levels of benzene and carbon dioxide, most likely from a nearby abandoned oil well. Forgotten oil and gas wells linger, leaking toxic chemicals 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z The FDA also said an antifungal preservative called sodium benzoate may form benzene under certain circumstances. Toxins in household products leave FDA chasing a vapor trail 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z The health care giant said the benzene was found after testing by the company and an independent laboratory. Johnson & Johnson recalling sunscreens due to benzene traces 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z Methane leaks can also emit other health-damaging pollutants such as benzene. California enlists surveillance satellites to sniff out greenhouse gas 'super-emitters' 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z While those brands, like most of those tested, didn’t contain unsafe benzene levels, many new entrants did, according to Valisure. Carcinogen found in hand sanitizers that plugged COVID gap 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z That includes more than 20,000 pounds of nitrogen oxides, 700 pounds of benzene, and 44,000 pounds of sulfur dioxide, to name just a few of the harmful chemicals and gases emitted. The crisis in Texas underscores the deadly risks when the grid goes down 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z Hydrocarbons are petroleum distillates, produced by refining crude oil, and benzene is known to be present in petroleum. Toxins in household products leave FDA chasing a vapor trail 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Shell calculated that an error during maintenance activities caused the release of about 700 pounds of hydrogen sulfide, benzene and other pollutants from a smokestack over several hours on Feb. 20, 2015. Shell Oil pays fine for toxic that sickened tribal members in 2015 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z At high enough concentrations, methane carries a risk of explosion, and it's often accompanied by other chemicals that are dangerous to human health, like benzene, a known carcinogen linked to leukemia and low birth weights. Inside the effort to plug hazardous oil and gas wells abandoned by companies 2020-12-19T05:00:00Z Government watchdog Public Citizen helped lead an effort in the 1970s and 1980s to protect U.S. workers against benzene exposure. Carcinogen found in hand sanitizers that plugged COVID gap 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z According to the lawsuit, multiple hazardous substances exist in the groundwater, soils, wetlands and elsewhere including arsenic, asbestos, benzene, chromium, lead, PCBs, and other pollutants. NJ sues 3 firms over ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z Whatever the source of the contamination, the FDA’s rules on benzene still aren’t clear. Toxins in household products leave FDA chasing a vapor trail 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Many scientists disagree with this assumption, and the data that Dr. Shah and her colleagues studied showed carcinogenic semi-volatiles when there was no benzene present. After Wildfires Stop Burning, a Danger in the Drinking Water 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z But natural gas also contains small amounts of cancer-causing benzene, and it generates lung-damaging nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds when burned. Los Angeles hid a methane leak for a year. Activists want the power plant shut down 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z Most of the products Valisure found to contain high levels of benzene were made in China or the U.S. Carcinogen found in hand sanitizers that plugged COVID gap 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z The Environmental Protection Agency classifies water with benzene levels above 500 parts per billion as hazardous. A Climate Reckoning in Fire-Stricken California 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z “It appears they can construct these without benzene.” Toxins in household products leave FDA chasing a vapor trail 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z When waste tar from coke ovens was ‘recycled’ to extract benzene and other aromatic compounds from the mid-nineteenth century, it spawned a series of chemical technologies that generated more toxic forms of pollution. Can the history of pollution shape a better future? 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z The plant released benzene, hydrogen sulfide and volatile organic compounds all beyond legal limits earlier this week, the company said in a filing with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Wind, rain and a chemical fire. Hurricane Laura was gone but the crisis wasn’t over. 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z Valisure’s Light said he originally scoffed at the idea that a dangerous carcinogen like benzene would be in hand cleaners, but he’s now glad that Chief Scientific Officer Kaury Kucera pushed to test for it. Carcinogen found in hand sanitizers that plugged COVID gap 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z And even before nanowire bacteria were shown to be electric, they showed promise for decontaminating nuclear waste sites and aquifers contaminated with aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene or naphthalene. ‘Electric mud’ teems with new, mysterious bacteria 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z Some companies didn’t recall products even after Valisure identified benzene in them. Toxins in household products leave FDA chasing a vapor trail 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z On the other hand, landfills may produce more benzene and pose a greater threat to ecosystems, due to disposed substances like formaldehyde. The world is drowning in used face masks. We should turn them into fuel 2020-08-08T04:00:00Z The authors also discovered that one of the candidate cytochrome P450 enzymes catalyses two steps in the proposed biosynthetic pathway: the installation of two hydroxyl groups on a benzene ring in an intermediate compound. How the flame lily synthesizes a therapeutic natural product 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z Gel hand sanitizer is also made by adding a powder called a carbomer, often made with benzene, to create viscosity, the pharmacy said. Carcinogen found in hand sanitizers that plugged COVID gap 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z Often battling White House economic advisers, Dr. Bingham fought to tighten standards on pesticides, arsenic, lead, benzene and flammable materials used in producing plastics. Eula Bingham, OSHA chief during Carter administration, dies at 90 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z “During the manufacturing process, traces of benzene may be present in a variety of raw materials, which may include the propellant that is used to disperse contents from an aerosol can,” Hayes said. Toxins in household products leave FDA chasing a vapor trail 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Tests showed the way from some of the wells contained potentially dangerous levels of arsenic, sulfate, benzene and chloride. Special Report: Millions of abandoned oil wells are leaking methane, a climate menace 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z In the 19th century, Michael Faraday established the basis for the concept of the electromagnetic field in physics, and discovered benzene; the principles of electromagnetic induction; and the laws of electrolysis. Religion and Science in a Time of COVID-19: Allies or Adversaries? 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z The new FDA guidance allows up to 2 parts per million of benzene and 50 ppm of acetaldehyde, according to the web site. U.S. to temporarily allow certain impurities, like benzene, in hand sanitizer 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z The disasters poured cancer-causing xylene, benzene and other petrochemicals into the air, nauseating residents. ‘They’re killing us,’ Texas residents say of Trump rollbacks 2020-04-19T04:00:00Z The FDA also flagged isobutene and other hydrocarbons, which include butane and propane, as a source of benzene contamination. Toxins in household products leave FDA chasing a vapor trail 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z In one example, oil refineries will not be compelled to report on and reduce their carcinogenic benzene emissions. Trump administration allows companies to break pollution laws during coronavirus pandemic 2020-03-27T04:00:00Z Philadelphia Energy Solutions, the largest and oldest refinery on the East Coast, tops the list of refineries exposing the public to benzene. Refineries are spewing cancer-causing benzene as Trump slashes enforcement 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z The HollyFrontier Navajo oil refinery in Artesia is emitting benzene levels four times the Environmental Protection Agency’s action level, the Albuquerque Journal reported Thursday. Report: New Mexico refinery emitting high levels of chemical 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z At least 10 American oil refineries are emitting more cancer-causing benzene than the limit set by the US government, according to a new report by the Environmental Integrity Project. US briefing: Trump acquitted, Iowa caucus fallout and Kirk Douglas 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z “It’s interesting how many aerosols did not contain benzene,” Orris said. Toxins in household products leave FDA chasing a vapor trail 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Over the long term, benzene exposure causes other problems, including cancer, according to the Department of Human Health and Services. 10 US oil refineries exceeding limits for cancer-causing benzene, report finds 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z Stunningly, none of these refineries violated federal law by endangering surrounding communities with benzene emissions, but new federal rules require refinery operators to identify the root cause of — and eventually fix — the problem. Refineries are spewing cancer-causing benzene as Trump slashes enforcement 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z According to the report, benzene levels consistently exceeded the EPA standard of 9 micrograms per cubic meter of air at the fencelines of 10 of the more than 100 refineries examined by EIP. Ten U.S. refineries emitted excessive cancer-causing benzene in 2019: report 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z Although it’s fabricated only 60 miles north of here, the foam leaches toxic substances - like styrene and benzene. Lake Michigan surfer makes eco-friendly surfboards 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z Our study measured 10 VOCs, including the carcinogens benzene and formaldehyde. Nail salon workers suffer chemical exposures that can be like working at a garage or a refinery 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z It was polluting benzene at five times the government’s limit. 10 US oil refineries exceeding limits for cancer-causing benzene, report finds 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z "EPA in 2015 imposed regulations to better monitor benzene and protect people living near refineries, often in working-class neighborhoods. Now, EPA needs to enforce these rules." Refineries are spewing cancer-causing benzene as Trump slashes enforcement 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z Philadelphia Energy Solutions’ refinery in Philadelphia recorded the highest benzene concentrations, at nearly five times the EPA standard, the data show. Ten U.S. refineries emitted excessive cancer-causing benzene in 2019: report 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z Officials say groundwater collected from monitoring wells at the site contains contaminants that are typically associated with fuel releases - such as ethylene dibromide and benzene. New Mexico releases plan for contaminated Phillips 66 site 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z A Milt costs about £12, and removes benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene and ozone from the air. Safer air for the kids? Grow more houseplants | Charlotte Church 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z It takes the average for each station and then uses the highest of those numbers to determine a refinery’s benzene level. 10 US oil refineries exceeding limits for cancer-causing benzene, report finds 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z Of the 19 refineries listed in the Environmental Integrity Project's report on high benzene emissions, eight are located in eastern Texas and two are located in Louisiana. Refineries are spewing cancer-causing benzene as Trump slashes enforcement 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z Texas was the hardest-hit state, with six refineries exceeding the federal benzene standard, the report said. Ten U.S. refineries emitted excessive cancer-causing benzene in 2019: report 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z “Only it’s got benzene in it,” her husband retorted. Cancer-causing chemical taints water after deadly Paradise wildfire 2019-04-18T04:00:00Z The seven were exposed to toluene, xylene, naphtha and benzene “causing them severe injuries and damages,” according to the lawsuit. U.S. investigators to begin hunt for cause of Texas petrochemical... 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z One monitor in June and July of 2018 detected benzene in a concentration of 1,000 micrograms per cubic meter at the distance of about three football fields from an elementary school. 10 US oil refineries exceeding limits for cancer-causing benzene, report finds 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z Several refineries reported benzene concentrations known to contribute to an increased risk of cancer. Refineries are spewing cancer-causing benzene as Trump slashes enforcement 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z He said benzene levels in Corpus Christi were “much lower than this report would suggest and well within public health standards.” Ten U.S. refineries emitted excessive cancer-causing benzene in 2019: report 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z The jury concluded that the solvent benzene caused the cancers that killed brothers Gary Eaves and Randy Eaves. California jury orders Chevron to pay $21M for cancer claims 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z Both worked with the solvent benzene, a known carcinogen. California jury: Chevron pays $21 million for cancer claims 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z Environmental Protection Agency says elevated benzene levels were detected over the weekend, but that residents are not in danger. Full reopening of Houston Ship Channel unclear after fire 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z Flares are far from the only source of benzene and other harmful pollutants from oil refineries, according to Corey Williams, the research and policy director at Air Alliance Houston in southeast Texas. Refineries are spewing cancer-causing benzene as Trump slashes enforcement 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z And, while certain of them, such as benzene and toluene, are known to be harmful when inhaled, for the most part their health effects have not been studied. The Hidden Air Pollution in Our Homes 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z Alexander also argued that workers were never advised to handle benzene inside of a ventilation booth. California jury orders Chevron to pay $21M for cancer claims 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z Chevron says it disputes that benzene caused the brothers’ cancer and its mulling its next legal step. California jury: Chevron pays $21 million for cancer claims 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z Schools in Houston suburbs were closed for several days after air quality monitors detected elevated levels of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical that was contained in ITC tanks that burned. Texas sues fuel tank company over Houston chemical fire, aftermath 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z Elevated levels of benzene were detected in the air Thursday, prompting officials to order people to remain indoors. Texas students return to school following petrochemical fire 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z Weber said Sunday that the company had been concerned about the possibility of benzene fumes escaping one tank damaged in the fire that contained pyrolysis gasoline. Cleanup of Houston Ship Channel proceeds after massive fire 2019-03-24T04:00:00Z On Friday, Texas filed a lawsuit against ITC alleging unauthorized air pollution and unauthorized outdoor burning, citing the three-day fire and releases of benzene and volatile organic compounds into the air. Petrochemical leak keeps stretch of Houston port closed a third day 2019-03-24T04:00:00Z The state on Friday filed suit against ITC alleging unauthorized air pollution and unauthorized outdoor burning, citing the three-day fire and releases of benzene and volatile organic compounds into the air. Houston petrochemical disaster stretches to sixth day, impacting... 2019-03-23T04:00:00Z Nearby residents were told Thursday to remain indoors after elevated levels of benzene were detected. No timetable for reopening Texas ship channel following leak 2019-03-23T04:00:00Z It mostly produces benzene and is among a dozen factories operating in the industrial park. Huge chemical blast kills at least 47, injures hundreds in eastern China 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z In 2016, for instance, the company released more than 1,500 pounds of benzene — a carcinogenic chemical — for over five days and failed to notify the state agency within the mandated 24-hour deadline. Air pollution from Harvey was bad. This Houston petrochemical fire is worse 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z The American Cancer Society website says long-term exposure to benzene, a colorless chemical with a sweet odor, is known to cause cancer, in particular leukemia, as well as anemia and other blood ailments. Texas petrochemical fire prompts hundreds to visit health clinic 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z The blaze released toxic benzene which led five school systems with more than 108,000 students to shut for two days, and prompted two cities to tell residents to stay indoors. Planned U.S. oil storage boom faces new scrutiny after tank-farm fire 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z The breach occurred near a damaged tank that crews were working Friday to drain of chemicals that include benzene. The Latest: Breach at Texas tank farm causes chemical spill 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z People living near the plant in Deer Park were told Thursday to remain indoors after air monitors detected elevated levels of benzene. Breach at Texas tank farm causes chemical spill 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z No injuries were reported, but air monitors detected high levels of benzene, a toxic chemical linked to cancer. Mississippi governor signs law banning abortions if heartbeat is detected 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z Symptoms commonly associated with exposure to benzene and other chemicals include coughing, difficulty breathing, burning, headaches, nausea, dizziness and irritation to eyes, ears, nose and throat, Harris County Public Health spokeswoman Elizabeth Perez said. Texas petrochemical fire prompts hundreds to visit health clinic 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z Residents near a petrochemical storage terminal in the Houston suburb of Deer Park were warned to shelter in place for several hours on Thursday after elevated levels of benzene were detected in the air. Benzene warning lifted near Houston-area petrochemical plant 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z He says foam will be repeatedly sprayed over the tank to avoid benzene from seeping into the air. The Latest: Breach at Texas tank farm causes chemical spill 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z Area schools canceled classes as tests on Thursday indicated higher-than-normal levels of benzene in the air. Breach at Texas tank farm causes chemical spill 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z The plant owner said levels of benzene in the atmosphere were "below those that represent an immediate risk". Residents evacuated after chemical fire 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z The Texas Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that benzene levels near the facility didn’t post a health concern. Elevated benzene levels near Texas petrochemicals facility 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z Authorities said Thursday that it appeared the foam was separating at times and allowing benzene vapors to escape. Benzene warning lifted near Houston-area petrochemical plant 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z The state environmental agency said in a statement Wednesday that the benzene levels it found near and around the storage facility did not pose health concerns. Massive 4-day fire at Texas petrochemicals facility finally extinguished 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z Environmental Protection Agency and the company had not shown any positive results for high levels of benzene Friday. Breach at Texas tank farm causes chemical spill 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z A: Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health tested dozens of locations for benzene, Naphtha, toluene and Xylene, as well as volatile organic compounds and microscopic particles. Officials: Air is safe near Houston-area petrochemical fire 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z But authorities now say a shelter-in-place order following “reports of action levels of benzene or other volatile organic compounds” within Deer Park. Elevated benzene levels near Texas petrochemicals facility 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z ITC officials also said Thursday that crews were working to empty a storage tank they believe emitted benzene vapors. Benzene warning lifted near Houston-area petrochemical plant 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z With benzene, the concentration dropped by 75 percent. Take a common houseplant, add a little rabbit DNA and voilà! You get a super air purifier 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z When tyre pyrolysis is done badly, it can produce a hideous mix: heavy metals, benzene, dioxins, furans and other persistent organic chemicals, some of which are highly carcinogenic. Worse than plastic waste: the burning tyres choking India | George Monbiot 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z In other spots, waves of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, were leaking at high levels from a storage tank. President Trump’s Retreat on the Environment Is Affecting Communities Across America 2018-12-26T05:00:00Z In the fall of 1950, a number of American children were sickened by Halloween candy that was discovered to have been made with a toxic orange dye containing benzene. Why you can't buy the 'bloody,' meatless Impossible Burger in supermarkets 2018-12-26T05:00:00Z High benzene levels were detected by monitors as far as six miles from the site, in a Deer Park neighborhood, according to Elena Craft, a senior health scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund. Benzene warning lifted near Houston-area petrochemical plant 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z A Department of Environmental Conservation analysis of the air quality around the site shows an immediate drop in cancer-causing benzene following the shutdown of the 100-year-old plant in October. Less benzene in air after shutdown of Tonawanda Coke 2018-12-22T05:00:00Z Their company was prosecuted, in 2000, for hiding emissions of the carcinogen benzene at a Texas refinery from government regulators. The Improbable Success of a Criminal-Justice-Reform Bill Under Trump 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z Koch Industries paid massive fines for oil spills, illegal benzene emissions and ammonia pollution. How US billionaires are fuelling the hard-right cause in Britain | George Monbiot 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z Another chemical e-cigarettes could expose users to is benzene, an organic compound usually found in car exhaust and heavy metals. Georgia editorial roundup 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z Q: Have there been other problems with high benzene levels? Benzene warning lifted near Houston-area petrochemical plant 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z The most obvious is through direct exposure to chemicals: submerging an arm in a vat of acetone or benzene would enable the substance to enter the skin by diffusion. When skin’s defence against pollution fails 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z Proponents of the ballot measure pointed to a 2012 study that documented elevated health risks for Colorado residents who live within 805 meters of wells, because of the emission of toxic gases such as benzene. Climate and energy measures fall flat in Colorado and Washington 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z “They found chromium, lead, benzene. This was all in the jet fuel that kept the building on fire for 99 days. Not only was it in the air, it was cooking,” Barasch told Fox News. 9/11 survivor shocked by breast cancer diagnosis: 'But I'm a man' 2018-10-24T04:00:00Z In fact, the utility knew that the gas contained cancer-causing benzene and formaldehyde, according to the suit. Firefighters sue California gas company over massive leak 2018-10-15T04:00:00Z A: High levels of benzene were found in the Houston neighborhood of Manchester in 2017 after Hurricane Harvey. Benzene warning lifted near Houston-area petrochemical plant 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z But Groth originally applied the term to organic crystals, such as benzene, as different chemical replacements are being made — for example, switching chlorine atoms with hydrogen atoms4. Ferroelectric polymers morph into action 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z Nor for “greatly increased levels of air pollutants like mercury, benzene and nitrogen oxides,” thanks to its push to relax air pollution rules of many sorts. What will Donald Trump be remembered for? 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z A National Transportation Safety Board investigation of that incident found that diluted bitumen breaks down into its constituent chemicals, including benzene, a known carcinogen, when spilled into a river. The fight to save clean water on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z It found toxic chemicals in a variety of school supplies, including asbestos in crayons and benzene in dry-erase markers. Back-to-School: Schumer warns of toxic crayons and markers 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z A 2011 inspection found that wastewater containing benzene was escaping to the air through improperly sealed pipes and equipment. Benzene warning lifted near Houston-area petrochemical plant 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z A public interest group said this week that it had found toxic substances in a number of school supplies, including asbestos in a Playskool crayon and another carcinogen, benzene, in a dry-erase marker. Asbestos in a Crayon, Benzene in a Marker: A School Supply Study’s Toxic Results 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z Massive amounts of benzene, vinyl chloride, butadiene and other known human carcinogens were among the toxic substances released into surrounding neighborhoods and waterways following Harvey’s torrential rains. EPA watchdog probing air-quality results issued after Harvey 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z A towboat pushing a barge carrying liquid fuels or chemicals with a low flashpoint, like benzene, must wait for an assist boat to pull from the other side, grounding the flammable barge to avoid static. Navigating a Sea of Superlatives in Pursuit of the Asian Carp 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z Flaring releases toxic compounds such as cancer-causing benzene and matter linked to respiratory illnesses, according to the Environmental Defense Fund, which is against looser flaring regulations. Gas glut in West Texas sparks a quandary: How much of it should be burned off? 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z In the end, a few smidgens of organics remained, including benzene and propane molecules. Life on Mars? Rover’s Latest Discovery Puts It ‘On the Table’ 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z Four markers were sent to the laboratory, and two dry-erase ones tested positive for a group of compounds often found in petroleum products and known as B.T.E.X.: benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene. Asbestos in a Crayon, Benzene in a Marker: A School Supply Study’s Toxic Results 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z The city was aided by the nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund, which dispatched a mobile van from California to track the toxic benzene plume. Hurricane Harvey’s toxic impact far deeper than public told 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z Even if the pollutants for which that’s an issue are ignored, Precision Castparts’ release of benzene, 1,3-butadiene, naphthalene and formaldehyde are high enough that the state would require additional scrutiny, our analysis shows. Oregon’s new clean air law provides more info than action 2018-03-19T04:00:00Z None of the chemicals — which included benzene, ethylene, oxide, acrylonitrile, acrolein and acrylamide — were found in non-smokers. E-cigarettes expose teens to cancer-causing chemicals: Study 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z Condensate is comparable to kerosene or jet fuel, containing 9-14 chain carbon molecules primarily and other aromatic compounds like benzene and toluene. A Nearly Invisible Oil Spill Threatens Some of Asia’s Richest Fisheries 2018-02-12T05:00:00Z One of those compounds, benzene, is a known carcinogen and was found in a package of six magnetic markers purchased on Amazon and produced by The Board Dudes, a brand owned by Mattel. Asbestos in a Crayon, Benzene in a Marker: A School Supply Study’s Toxic Results 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z The upshot: in some cases, major polluters are using flawed numbers to calculate emissions of substances such as benzene, a carcinogen, and methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Bad Science Underlies EPA's Air Pollution Program 2018-01-29T05:00:00Z Valero initially estimated a leak of only 6.7 pounds of benzene.Long concerned that Texas is too lenient on polluters, campaigners also fear that the EPA is being defanged by the Trump administration. After Harvey, Houston suburb suffers a persistent problem: waves of foul air 2018-01-29T05:00:00Z Some of the other departments used the carcinogen benzene as a cleaning solution. EXCHANGE: Basketball bookends Vietnam veteran’s story 2018-01-20T05:00:00Z They emit particulate matter, smog precursors and carcinogens such as benzene and formaldehyde. Opinion | A hole in Virginia’s climate plan 2018-01-04T05:00:00Z An Expo dry-erase scented marker, also purchased on Amazon, tested positive for some of the B.T.E.X. compounds, though not benzene and none at levels considered worrying by toxicologists, according to the report. Asbestos in a Crayon, Benzene in a Marker: A School Supply Study’s Toxic Results 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z The 25 tonnes of waste, in poorly sealed barrels containing various chemicals including benzene and toluene, was found in a privately-owned storage area in the Obrenovac municipality, around 50 kilometers southwest of Belgrade. Serbian authorities uncover 25 tonnes of illegally stored toxic waste 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z Old heating-oil storage tanks buried in yards were linked to the presence of benzene, a known carcinogen; and naphthalene, a possible carcinogen. South Carolina editorial roundup 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z The pollutants included benzene, which is a carcinogen, and methane, which is a major contributor to climate change. Under Trump, E.P.A. Has Slowed Actions Against Polluters, and Put Limits on Enforcement Officers 2017-12-10T05:00:00Z The monitors — likely to include optical remote sensing devices and other new technologies — will measure 15 refinery pollutants, including smog-forming gases and toxic compounds like benzene, toluene and hydrogen cyanide. Southern California oil refineries ordered to monitor, publicize neighborhood air quality – LA Times 2017-12-01T05:00:00Z It releases certain harmful chemicals - such as benzene and toluene. Is crude oil killing children in Nigeria? 2017-11-29T05:00:00Z The 25 tonnes of waste, in poorly sealed barrels containing various chemicals including benzene and toluene, was found in a privately-owned storage area in the Obrenovac municipality, around 50 kilometers southwest of Belgrade. Serbian authorities uncover 25 tonnes of illegally stored toxic waste 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z Previous discoveries include trace levels of industrial organic compounds and minute amounts of cancer-causing benzene. Tennessee editorial roundup 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z Studies have shown that toxic pollutants like benzene and toluene from spills and contaminated soil can permeate certain types of plastic pipes as they age. $300 Billion War Beneath the Street: Fighting to Replace America’s Water Pipes 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z Environmental Protection Agency rules requiring fence-line monitoring for benzene and other mandates under recent legislation that extended the state's cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases. Southern California oil refineries ordered to monitor, publicize neighborhood air quality – LA Times 2017-12-01T05:00:00Z Oil and gas operations also loom over many black neighborhoods, potentially exposing them to a stew of chemicals including benzene, sulfur dioxide and formaldehyde. A civil rights 'emergency': justice, clean air and water in the age of Trump 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z Did you draw a benzene ring as a hexagon that contained a circle, to represent its delocalized clouds of electrons? Chemists get faster on the draw Federal officials said Tuesday that the settlement will prevent thousands of tons of future pollution, including cancer-causing benzene, in eight petrochemical plants in Texas and Louisiana. Exxon settles pollution case with feds by upgrading 8 plants 2017-10-31T04:00:00Z Chemical plants break down long hydrocarbon molecules in crude to produce a smorgasbord of smaller molecules, such as ethene, propene and benzene — all important precursors to polymers. How fracking Is upending the chemical industry 2017-10-03T04:00:00Z The Coast Guard filings also showed some 365 tons of toxic chemicals like sulfur dioxide, ammonia, toluene, benzene, and carbon monoxide escaped from facilities during the storm. Oil and chemical spills from Hurricane Harvey big, but dwarfed by Katrina 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z The Petri Series focused on benzene projected microscopic colored stains of cancer cells as aesthetic elements, as one might use photographs or paintings. Art, Data, and Environmental Stewardship 2017-09-09T04:00:00Z Of the known carcinogens released during Harvey, more than 13 tons were benzene. Residents cough, rub eyes in Harvey pollution spike 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z Preliminary air sampling in the Manchester district of Houston showed concentrations of up to 324 parts per billion of benzene, said Loren Raun, chief environmental science officer for the Houston Health Department. High Levels of Carcinogen Found in Houston Area After Harvey 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Emissions have surpassed permitted levels. Some of the chemicals that have been emitted include benzene, 1,3-butadiene, hexane, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, toluene and xylene. Analysis | The Energy 202: EPA takes page from Trump media playbook 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z The Coast Guard filings also showed some 365 tons of toxic chemicals like sulfur dioxide, ammonia, toluene, benzene, and carbon monoxide escaped from facilities during the storm. Oil and chemical spills from Hurricane Harvey big, but dwarfed by Katrina 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z The chemicals released in the week after Harvey made landfall, including benzene, 1,3-butadiene, hexane, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, toluene and xylene. Chemical companies have already released 1 million pounds of extra air pollutants, thanks to Harvey 2017-09-04T04:00:00Z Yet another study found benzene, a known carcinogen, belching out of pipelines below the ship channel near Manchester. Harvey shines a spotlight on a high-risk area of chemical plants in Texas 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z The sites contain what the Environmental Protection Agency calls legacy contamination: lead, arsenic, polychlorinated biphenyls, benzene and other toxic and carcinogenic compounds from industrial activities many years ago. A Sea of Health and Environmental Hazards in Houston’s Floodwaters 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z Coast Guard saying the Baytown refinery would release about 15 pounds of benzene into the air. ExxonMobil refineries are damaged in Hurricane Harvey, releasing hazardous pollutants 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z It is contaminated with benzene and toluene, both hazardous materials, said Tim Ratsep, a program administrator for Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, which is cleaning the site. Putting Delaware’s Protected Coast Back to Work 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z They and their families are the vulnerable victims of cancer-causing benzene and daily exposure to all the other toxins refineries spew into our air and water. California’s double-edged “climate leadership”: Behind the big talk, a cozy relationship with Big Oil 2017-06-25T04:00:00Z Environmental groups castigated the EPA over the delay, saying children would be at heightened risk from cancer-forming pollutants such as benzene if the rule were lifted. EPA: air pollution rule should be delayed – despite its effect on children 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z Chronic exposure to toluene, used to produce benzene, can lead to upper respiratory tract irritation, dizziness, sore throat and headaches. Health Effects of Oil and Gas Emissions Investigated in Texas 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z Chevron Phillips, for example, said that it expected its Cedar Bayou chemical plant to exceed permitted limits for several hazardous pollutants, such as 1,3-butadiene, benzene and ethylene, during shutdown procedures. ExxonMobil refineries are damaged in Hurricane Harvey, releasing hazardous pollutants 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z It had also discussed paying a six-figure penalty to settle claims by the Obama administration that it was illegally emitting 80 tons each year of hazardous chemicals, like benzene, a known carcinogen. How Rollbacks at Scott Pruitt’s E.P.A. Are a Boon to Oil and Gas 2017-05-20T04:00:00Z The bill would require toy manufacturers to gradually eliminate the use of chemicals deemed harmful, such as benzene, mercury and cobalt. Capitol Watch: Abuse victims seek right to sue 2017-05-06T04:00:00Z The oil contaminated Glendive’s water treatment plant, polluting the drinking water for upwards of 6,000 people with dangerous levels of the benzene, a known carcinogen. Life on the Keystone XL route: where opponents fear the ‘black snake’ 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z Examples of some known hazardous air pollutants include benzene, a carcinogen, which comes from burning oil. Health Effects of Oil and Gas Emissions Investigated in Texas 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z The draft National Environmental Quality Standards for Air propose maintaining the maximum legal limits for nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide, lead and benzene, but doubling the limit for some particulate matter. Peru's plans to cut air quality rules would smooth sale of top polluter 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z Over that time, studies showed that coal-fired fuel produced a dirty mix of particulate matter and chemicals such as mercury, benzene and radium that cause respiratory illnesses and heart disease. The standoff between Trump and green groups just boiled into war 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z Environmental groups and child welfare advocates say the legislation would reduce childhood exposure to chemicals like benzene, mercury and cobalt. Capitol Watch: Abuse victims seek right to sue 2017-05-06T04:00:00Z Contaminants included the volatile organic compounds trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, benzene and vinyl chloride. U.S. veterans exposed to tainted water at Marine base to get benefits 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z I brought up the fact that benzene causes leukemia and that Exxon releases benzene into the neighborhood. Donald Trump and Rex Tillerson Love Oil and It Really Hurts the Working Class 2017-01-10T05:00:00Z The EPA didn’t notify the town of the presence of benzene until Tuesday. Traces of benzene found in Jackson drinking water well 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z It says the refinery released certain chemicals, including benzene, into the atmosphere. Shell faces $133,000 penalty for 2015 chemical release in Anacortes 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z It says the refinery released certain chemicals including benzene into the atmosphere. Shell faces $133,000 penalty for 2015 chemical release 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z “I cannot tell you one person I know of who has said to me that they support Hillary. Not one,” said Chris Polleys, who cleans benzene pots at the AK Steel plant here. The Daily 202: Want to know why Trump’s winning Ohio? Drink a beer with ‘the deplorables’ in Boehner’s old district. 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z The Obama Administration finally required air monitoring for benzene, but for Johnny, it wasn’t enough. Donald Trump and Rex Tillerson Love Oil and It Really Hurts the Working Class 2017-01-10T05:00:00Z The EPA says regular consumption of water with high benzene levels can cause anemia and increase the risk of cancer. Traces of benzene found in Jackson drinking water well 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z The Northwest Clean Air Agency said the refinery released certain chemicals, including benzene, into the air. Shell faces $133,000 penalty for 2015 chemical release in Anacortes 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z "But given the benzene and other things, that site isn't good for a place handling food. People worried about contamination won't buy fish." Tokyo Olympics plan hits roadblock over fish market's relocation 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z Previously the site was home to a Tokyo Gas plant that converted coal into gas, a process that involved benzene and cyanogen, among other toxic substances. New home for Tokyo’s famous fish market may have a pollution problem 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z Former employee Brian Dennis, who was employed at the works for 26 years, said these included naphthalene, benzene, tar and ammonia. Redcar steelworks: Health fears over steelworks clean-up - BBC News 2016-09-25T04:00:00Z Repairs were derailed by gasoline and benzene vapors that made conditions unsafe for workers at times. Colonial Pipeline Co. Has Restarted Gasoline Pipeline 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z Health officials say federal regulators determined long-term risks of cancer based on the levels of benzene found at the school were relatively low. Unsafe benzene levels found in Midwest School after closure 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z Yet Samsung began monitoring some toxic byproducts in the air only after a 2012 inspection detected benzene and formaldehyde - both known carcinogens - at its chip factories. Correction: SKorea-Samsung-Safety Secrets story 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z Yet Samsung began monitoring some toxic byproducts in the air only after a 2012 inspection detected benzene and formaldehyde — both known carcinogens — at its chip factories. 2 words keep sick Samsung workers from data: trade secrets 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z Oil wastewater commonly contains cancer-causing benzene, according to testing by regulators and oil companies. California is headed toward a decision it will regret 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z In some cases, cancer-causing compounds in crude oil - like benzene - could be found in drinking water at more than 900 times the safe level. Oil clean-up pledge divides Nigerians - BBC News 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z “Tests on the track this week, nine months after it was put into use, showed excessive amounts of benzene substances and formaldehyde,” reported China’s state news wire Xinhua, referring to highly toxic poisons. All Beijing School Sports Fields Tested After Kids Fall Ill 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z He called the benzene violations "a technical disagreement" with air quality regulators over the appropriate testing method. Battery recycler Quemetco told to reduce cancer risk from arsenic emissions 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z Jerrett said he's going to recommend that several homes where elevated levels of cancer-causing benzene and hexane, a neurotoxin, be tested further. Public health officials say homes near the nation's largest-known methane leak had higher levels of toxic metals that could be responsible for persistent symptoms residents have endured 2016-05-14T04:00:00Z Jerrett said he’s going to recommend that several homes where elevated levels of cancer-causing benzene and hexane, a neurotoxin, be tested further. Study finds toxic metals in Los Angeles homes near gas leak 2016-05-14T04:00:00Z Levels of benzene, nitrogen oxide and ozone are also routinely far too high, according to Airparif, which monitors the air Parisians breathe. How Paris is stepping up its drive against the car - BBC News 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z As for other industrial-scale chemical processes, implementing alternative technologies for separating benzene derivatives will require that their viability be proved on successively larger scales before commercial implementation. Seven chemical separations to change the world 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z Expanded compressor stations, needed to repressurize and vent gas along the route, will emit more benzene, volatile organic compounds and methane, all linked to health problems, from cancer to asthma and heart disease. A pipeline's being expanded 400 ft from my home – wouldn't you be worried? | Courtney M Williams 2016-04-04T04:00:00Z Chief among these was benzene, a known carcinogen. The Invisible Catastrophe 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z An EPA statement says contaminants on the site included benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and naphthalene. EPA: Cleanup work done at Superfund site in Gulfport 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z The EPA says contaminants on the site included benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and naphthalene. Officials say EPA Superfund site cleaned up, ready for use 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z The supply chains of many polymers, plastics, fibres, solvents and fuel additives depend on benzene, a cyclic hydrocarbon, as well as on its derivatives such as toluene, ethylbenzene and the xylene isomers. Seven chemical separations to change the world 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z These would include vinyl chloride, from PVC; dioxins and benzene, from polystyrene; and formaldehyde, from polycarbonates. Awash in plastic: It’s all around us — and its impact on human health is insidious 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z Two contained benzene and hexane, a finding that Jerrett found “concerning.” The Invisible Catastrophe 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z Landfill swallows much domestic and construction waste, where residual energy is lost and decomposition under anaerobic conditions creates a stream of problematic subwaste, from the powerful greenhouse gas methane to leachable contaminants such as benzene. Circular economy: Getting the circulation going : Nature : Nature Publishing Group 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z He remembered becoming obsessed with modern art as a ten-year-old and how he desperately wanted to be a hippie, drenching himself in benzene as he made elaborate batiks in his school's art room. The art of Pee-wee 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z The leaking gas also contained benzene – a carcinogen – and other related chemicals. Fear of Health Problems Plagues Porter Ranch, Calif., Gas Leak Victims 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z These included benzene, toluene and xylenes, which have been linked to health impacts from long-term exposure. California methane leak 'largest in US history' - BBC News 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z Air samples collected in the area also contained above-normal levels of benzene, a known carcinogen, and other potentially dangerous compounds. The Aliso Canyon disaster may have been the largest methane leak in US history 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z They have said the leak - mostly methane but including trace elements of the carcinogen benzene - is not expected to cause long-term health problems. Prosecutor smells crime, charges utility for huge gas leak 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z They have said the leak — mostly methane but including trace elements of the carcinogen benzene — is not expected to cause long-term health problems. California's attorney general is suing Southern California Gas Co. over a massive out-of-control natural gas leak 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z The leak has fueled concerns about the long-term health of residents exposed to methane, benzene and other chemicals. Fear of Health Problems Plagues Porter Ranch, Calif., Gas Leak Victims 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z They found that the snow acted like a sponge, efficiently removing chemicals like benzene, toulene, xylenes and others from the air. Snow is beautiful. Please don’t eat it. 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z The Department of Public Health said 15 benzene samples - mostly in the first 19 days of November - were more than double normal levels. Gas leak pollution monitoring took months to put in place 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z Officials repeated Wednesday that they don't expect long-term health problems associated with the leak, particularly from benzene, a carcinogen of greatest concern. A Los Angeles County public health official wishes comprehensive air pollution monitoring had started sooner after a massive natural gas leak was reported in October 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z In addition to the particles, Laumbach says the emissions include “gases like nitrogen oxide, sulphur oxides, formaldehyde, benzene, and a number of those are carcinogens that cause cancer.” The racial justice issue that Americans must stop ignoring: Pollution 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z But health officials said benzene levels during the leak were no greater in Porter Ranch than in other areas of Los Angeles County. Fear of Health Problems Plagues Porter Ranch, Calif., Gas Leak Victims 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z But the gas also contains toxic air pollutants, including benzene and toluene. Benzene risk from Porter Ranch gas leak is the same as rest of region, study finds 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z While those levels didn’t exceed state standards for acute exposure to benzene, the tests weren’t comprehensive enough to measure long-term exposure. Gas leak pollution monitoring took months to put in place 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z While those levels didn't exceed state standards for acute exposure to benzene, the tests weren't comprehensive enough to measure long-term exposure. A Los Angeles County public health official wishes comprehensive air pollution monitoring had started sooner after a massive natural gas leak was reported in October 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment in 2014 set a series of limits for the amount of benzene people could be exposed to without risking anemia and other noncancerous disorders. Utility understated levels of cancer-causing chemical 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z For one thing, it is unclear whether the benzene persisted long enough to exceed state exposure limits. SoCalGas understated health risk of massive natural gas leak, data shows 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment in 2014 set a series of limits for the amount of benzene people could be exposed to without risking anemia and other noncancerous disorders. The utility whose leaking natural gas well has driven thousands of Los Angeles residents from their homes admits it understated the number of times airborne levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene have spiked during the crisis 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z Officials repeated Wednesday that they don’t expect long-term health problems associated with the leak, particularly from benzene, a carcinogen of greatest concern. Gas leak pollution monitoring took months to put in place 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z The Department of Public Health said 15 benzene samples — mostly in the first 19 days of November — were more than double normal levels. A Los Angeles County public health official wishes comprehensive air pollution monitoring had started sooner after a massive natural gas leak was reported in October 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z There were also concerns about the potential health effects of benzene, a known carcinogen, and the foul-smelling chemicals added to the gas to aid leak detection. California gas company promises action to capture some of leaking methane 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z Natural gas also contains smaller amounts of other compounds, such as benzene, which is of greatest concern because it causes cancer as well as anemia and other blood disorders. SoCalGas understated health risk of massive natural gas leak, data shows 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z These synthetic phenols are derived from coal tar, benzene and petroleum. What Are We Feeding Our Children? 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z And no one really knows the potential long-term side effects of benzene and radon, the carcinogens that are commonly found in natural gas. Porter Ranch gas leak a catastrophe not seen since the BP oil spill 2015-12-19T05:00:00Z State environmental authorities have also been monitoring levels of benzene, a cancer-causing gas that is also being released from the well. Workers wary of igniting natural gas as they try to stop leak near Porter Ranch 2015-12-15T05:00:00Z Public health experts said they remained concerned about levels of benzene, known to cause blood cancers – despite the companies’ assurances there was no danger from the leak. California gas company promises action to capture some of leaking methane 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z Apparently relying on that standard, SoCalGas said that benzene was found in amounts slightly higher than background levels in just two samples, both on 10 November, and returned to normal the next day. SoCalGas understated health risk of massive natural gas leak, data shows 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z The standard will require continuous monitoring of concentrations of benzene and other pollutants at the fence line of refineries. U.S. rule to cut toxic emissions at refineries 2015-09-29T04:00:00Z He knows that the process fills the air with toxic coal dust, benzene, and carbon monoxide, while contaminating nearby streams with arsenic. The crumbling of Big Coal: Appalachia reels as an industry meets its demise 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, methane leaks are also indicative of other pollutants escaping from oil and gas infrastructure, such as volatile organic compounds, which contribute to smog, and airborne carcinogens like benzene. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2015-08-25T04:00:00Z Landfills also emit such toxic gasses as benzene, toluene and vinyl chloride. EPA tightens standards for landfills to reduce emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z However, a more detailed look at the data shows 10 other instances over seven days in November when benzene exceeded 1ppb. SoCalGas understated health risk of massive natural gas leak, data shows 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z The Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule, to be fully implemented in 2018, that aims to reduce emissions of benzene and other toxic emissions. U.S. rule to cut toxic emissions at refineries 2015-09-29T04:00:00Z Some benzene likely remains in the dab, and the vapor might also contain gases released by superheated metal, rust and solder, the study authors said. Pot 'Dabbing' Poses Risk of Serious Burns, Study Warns 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z The Kentucky senator did add occasional local touches – “I don’t want anyone dumping benzene in the Chesapeake Bay”, he said, while railing against government overreach in enforcing environmental laws. Rand Paul in Baltimore county finds an island of red in Maryland's sea of blue 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z We do know that tire crumbs contain varying concentrations of carcinogens and neurotoxins, including benzene, arsenic and lead. Kentucky editorial roundup 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z The chemicals—benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene—are ubiquitous: in the air outside and in many products inside homes and businesses. Scientists warn of hormone impacts from benzene, xylene, other common solvents. 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z A mixture of gasoline, benzene and a thickening agent, it was invented at Harvard University in the 1940s for use in flame throwers and other weapons. Game of Thrones: Finding fact within the fantasy 2015-03-28T04:00:00Z The cancer-causing chemical benzene was detected at three times the World Health Organization’s air standard. Smoke blankets Jamaica’s capital as dump fire burns 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z Studies show rates of leukemia are higher in people chronically exposed to high concentrations of benzene, according to the American Cancer Society. Some homes near Montana oil spill report dark ooze after flushing taps 2015-01-24T05:00:00Z Studies show rates of leukemia are higher in people chronically exposed to elevated levels of benzene, according to the American Cancer Society. Montana town's water quality improving days after oil spill 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z But it can contain benzene, toluene and other organic compounds, along with heavy metals such as arsenic, mercury and lead, plus varying levels of radiation. Questions and answers about oil and gas wastewater spills 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z Elevated levels of benzene were found Monday in water samples from the treatment plant serving the agricultural community near the North Dakota border. City tries to repair contaminated water system after spill 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z Scientists from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the benzene levels were above those recommended for long-term consumption but did not pose a short-term health hazard. N.Y. man is sentenced to 15 years for sending money to al-Qaeda 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z Health officials warned people not to use tap water in Glendive and surrounding towns after traces of benzene from the leak were found in a water treatment plant. Traces of Montana Oil Spill Are Found in Drinking Water 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z The results from the first sample taken from the Glendive Municipal Water Treatment Plant showed an elevated level of volatile organic compounds, predominantly benzene, according to the state agency. Yellowstone River oil spill: Fresh water is taken to Montana town 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z When the spilled mixture was exposed to air, the chemical components, including carcinogenic benzene, separated and released toxic gases, which forced many people to evacuate their homes. It’s Not Just Keystone XL, It’s Also Line 61 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z Methane and other pollutants, like benzene and toluene, that are released from oil and gas operations absorb infrared radiation at certain wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum. Two Ways Infrared Cameras Have Boosted the Case for E.P.A. Rules Cutting Methane Leaks 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z The Environmental Protection Agency shared some good news in August: The air in American cities has become significantly cleaner since 1990, with major reductions in levels of mercury, benzene, and lead. The 20 Best and Worst Health News Stories of 2014 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z The toxins include volatile organic compounds like benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene and formaldehyde, as well as heavy metals like cadmium and lead and certain naturally occurring radioactive materials. Fracking Linked to Infertility, Miscarriages, Birth Defects 2014-12-05T05:00:00Z Long-term exposure to high levels of benzene can cause leukemia. Yellowstone River oil spill: Fresh water is taken to Montana town 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z In addition to the usual tobacco carcinogens, dangerous levels of benzene are inhaled from the lump of smoldering charcoal that ignites the moist tobacco mixture. Hookah, as Health Risk, Still Qualifies as Smoking 2014-11-24T05:00:00Z It showed levels of benzene rose above Ontario's 24-hour limit in one out of six tests between March and July, and exceeded Alberta's one-hour limit in one out of 31 tests over the same period. EXCLUSIVE: Irving downplays air quality problems at Canada oil-rail terminal 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z Such a high level of benzene was measured at one site in Wyoming. Mystery of Oil Field Fugitives Closer to Being Solved 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z Recent research has found that benzene, hydrogen sulfide and other dangerous gases associated with natural gas drilling can be detected at higher levels in the air near oil and gas wells in Colorado and elsewhere. Fracking Threatens to Crack Politics 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z Their mothers' exposure to the traffic air pollutants nitrogen dioxide and benzene during the second trimester of pregnancy was also assessed. Traffic Pollution May Be a Risk While Pregnant 2014-10-21T04:00:00Z Asbestos, acid rain, air bags and catalytic converters in cars, lead in paint and gasoline, benzene, vinyl chloride - industry fought regulations on them all, using the highest plausible estimates of compliance cost. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z One well site was a few hundred feet from his house, and his family has suffered no health problems, he said, adding that fracking opponents “are using the benzene as a scare tactic.” In Texas, a Fight Over Fracking 2014-10-08T04:00:00Z The oil field fugitives aren’t people, of course, but gases — methane, benzene, toluene, xylene and other volatile organic compounds. Mystery of Oil Field Fugitives Closer to Being Solved 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z Still, risks persist from toxic pollutants such as diesel particulate matter and benzene. Cancer risk from bad Southern California air eases 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z The study focused on pollutants including diesel particulate matter and benzene. Cancer risk from Southern California air declining 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z During the course of the work, Petron and her team of researchers discovered “out of this world” levels of benzene and toluene coming from small ponds of untreated wastewater near the well sites. Fracking Sludge in Open Pits Goes Unmonitored As Health Worries Mount 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z Still others are meticulously outlining canvassing maps for hundreds of volunteers to distribute leaflets that claim that fracking pollutes neighborhoods with “cancer-causing benzene and other chemicals that cause headaches, nausea, nosebleeds and breathing difficulties.” In Texas, a Fight Over Fracking 2014-10-08T04:00:00Z Numerous reports failed to note prominently the presence of benzene, a known carcinogen, in the water supply. North Carolina Editorial Roundup 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z It also emitted high levels of naphthalene and benzene, toxic gases released by the treated wood. Port of L.A. fire cleanup: Effects of toxic chemical releases studied 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z When isolated, benzene molecules can react in interesting ways to form unique structures. Liquid Benzene Squeezed to Form Diamond Nanofibers 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z The inspector took an air sample that disclosed trace amounts of benzene, toluene and ethylbenzene, but in concentrations below levels Texas considers a health hazard. Fracking Sludge in Open Pits Goes Unmonitored As Health Worries Mount 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z About 750,000 people were exposed to drinking water at the base that was polluted with chemicals that included industrial solvents and benzene from fuels. Under 2012 law, VA to cover health costs of Marines’ ill dependents at Camp Lejeune Many of the Marine families have reported cancers that are associated with benzene and other carcinogens. North Carolina Editorial Roundup 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z Air quality officials also detected benzene, a toxic hydrocarbon, at 11 ppb late Monday less than a mile from the fire, in Wilmington. Port of L.A. fire cleanup: Effects of toxic chemical releases studied 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z He brought a sample of liquid benzene to a machine called a Paris-Edinburgh device at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee and put the molecules into a high-pressure cell. Liquid Benzene Squeezed to Form Diamond Nanofibers 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z Because the team used benzene, the resulting thread is surrounded by a halo of hydrogen atoms. Ultra-thin Nanothread Discovery Could Make Diamonds An Astronaut's Best Friend 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z Cook says contaminants, such as benzene, barium, arsenic, lead and chromium, were also detected in a ditch that runs alongside the pits. Former shipyard now on Superfund cleanup list 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z Apple said that last month it took steps to ban the use of the harmful chemicals benzene and n-hexane at its 22 final assembly factories. Groups Accuse Apple Supplier of Labor Violations 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z Regulators are also monitoring the potential for release of various chemicals—including disulfides, benzene, xylenes, and naphthalene—near compressor stations, although cause and effect has not been established. Fracking The Anti-Fracking Movement: The Inside Story Of The Foundation Behind The Activist Campaign To Discredit Natural Gas 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z Scientists generally create benzene materials in small amounts by quick cycles of pressure changes. Liquid Benzene Squeezed to Form Diamond Nanofibers 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z During compression, the scientists explain, the flat benzene molecules stack together, bend and then break apart. Ultra-thin Nanothread Discovery Could Make Diamonds An Astronaut's Best Friend 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z "Beyond benzene and n-hexane, there are thousands of chemicals used in the manufacturing of electronics - some of which are largely untested - and many chemicals used by Apple suppliers remain undisclosed," it said. Apple bans toxins from assembly line 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z On the heels of a petition earlier this year by two activist groups, Apple moved to ban benzene and n-hexane from final production, the Associated Press reports. These 2 Harmful Chemicals Will No Longer Be Used to Assemble Your iPhone 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z The two chemicals in question are benzene and n-hexane, which manufacturers used as a cleaning and solvent agent respectively. Apple bans two hazardous chemicals from use in overseas manufacturing 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z The researchers found that isolated, liquid-state benzene molecules, which consist of rings of carbon atoms, assemble into surprisingly neat and orderly chains after enduring slow, alternating cycles of pressure. Liquid Benzene Squeezed to Form Diamond Nanofibers 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z This benzene then becomes highly reactive so that, when we release the pressure very slowly, an orderly polymerisation reaction happens that forms the diamond-core nanothread.” Ultra-thin Nanothread Discovery Could Make Diamonds An Astronaut's Best Friend 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z The fluids contained chemicals such as benzene, toluene, barium and chlorides. Prosecutors seek 3-year sentence in fracking case 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z The chemical mixture used to dilute the bitumen is a trade secret, but is known to often include the human carcinogen benzene. Protesters Arrested at America's First Tar Sands Mine Natural gas condensate, a mix of natural gas and hydrocarbons, typically contains toxic chemicals, including benzene, a carcinogen. Pipeline company faced $270K in penalties 2014-07-19T04:00:00Z Once frozen, benzene molecules align into predictable patterns of stacked columns. Liquid Benzene Squeezed to Form Diamond Nanofibers 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z A component of gasoline, benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon – a carcinogen that readily enters the body. The U.S. Department of Defence Is One of the World's Biggest Polluters Google and EDF plan to expand the project into more cities and broaden the range of detection to a host of other pollutants, like ozone, benzene, carbon monoxide, and several volatile organic compounds. Google Street View Cars Want to Scan Your City for Gas Leaks |
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