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linked to by 1Science Magazine last week had an excellent review of fracking and water well contamination. It presented the technology in a fair manner although I think it was a little spotty on exactly how a gas well is dug and what can go wrong during this step that leads...
The Chinese government caused a stir last week when they announced their "Green Fence" - a ban on the importation of plastics intended for recycling. And you know, they are right. Look at what Peter Wang, CEO of America Chung Nam, the primary recovered paper...
As promised on Friday, Dow Chemical has announced that they will appeal the $1.2 billion verdict against them for price-fixing polyurethance components.A close reading of the links above will show that the announcement actually preceded my prediction by about...
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Science Magazine last week had an excellent review of fracking and water well contamination. It presented the technology in a fair manner although I think it was a little spotty on exactly how a gas well is dug and what can go wrong during this step that leads...
Nature has a special section on gold this week. There are articles covering differing aspects of gold - it's chemistry mostly, but also a few about its mining. As regular readers of this blog know, I'm now working in support of the mining industry, so I found...
It is becoming common knowledge that ketchup is "thixotropic". More and more people are beginning to talk about it, which means that this is a good time to put the idea to the test. In addition, the Grand CENtral blog is sponsoring a #FoodChem carnival this...
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A list of small, useful things (links):John has a great explainer on how to drill a well the right way.Lisa Balbes talks about how most people don't know what to expect in their first job.Andre the Chemist thinks you should move for your first job.Ken Hanson...
Chemical health and safety news from the past couple of weeks:Says DrugMonkey commented on the EH&S incidents on his campus: It is always the chemists.Liberal Arts Chemist shared an incident from when he was cleaning out a lab as an undergrad: “I...
Many thanks to all who contributed delicious posts to the #foodchem carnival. Enjoy the bountiful, diverse feast the chemblogosphere has to offer. Sweet Stuff (because there is nothing wrong with starting with dessert)Newscripts: Easy As Pie Crust #foodchem...