Russian President Vladimir Putin has derided Coca-Cola and suggested that ‘Ivan Tea’ – a medicinal brew made from Siberian fireweed – is a more “useful” refreshment. Coca-Cola pulled out of the Russian market in June over Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine. Participating in the ‘Strong Ideas for New Times’ forum …
Read More »German chemicals giant in trouble
German multinational chemicals giant BASF has warned of the drastic consequences if gas supply from Russia is interrupted, German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine reported on Wednesday. If gas supplies were to be cut in half, the Ludwigshafen plant – the largest chemical site in the world, which employs almost 40,000 people, …
Read More »Damning analysis discovers US tap water is a ‘cocktail of chemicals’
The worrying state of American tap water was highlighted in recent analysis by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC that has maintained a database of drinking-water contaminants across the country since 2014. Hazardous chemicals, including pesticides and radioactive materials, are “often found in drinking …
Read More »Better late than never? House passes bill against ‘forever chemicals’ in foot-dragging spectacle, after just ONE state enacts ban
“This overdue legislation will save lives,” Rep. Lori Trahan (D-Massachusetts), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, declared on Wednesday. In addition to cleaning up existing PFAS contamination, the law would help people who have suffered exposure to the deadly chemicals and avoid future exposure. However, the nationwide version …
Read More »Man who was pulled over for running a red light attacks NYPD officers with chemicals & Molotov cocktail (VIDEO)
The suspect, identified by local media as Lionel Virgile, was stopped by the cops on Saturday after running a red light. Bodycam footage released by the NYPD shows an officer approaching Virgile’s car and asking for his license and registration. The man answers that he doesn’t have the documents, and …
Read More »Large-scale fire in Odessa: the burning of the warehouse of household chemicals
The area of the fire amounted to about two thousand square meters. The fire occurred in Odessa on the stock of household chemicals. Information shared in a press-service of the regional SES. The fire occurred today, November 30, at 00:05 on the Avenue Kosmonavtov, 2 in the one-storeyed building of …
Read More »How to protect yourself from mosquitoes without chemicals
Use natural remedies instead of harmful chemical sprays.Most of us for the summer stocking up on a variety of sprays and ointments from mosquitoes. However, it is not always their composition is safe for our health. It is far better to use natural herbs that not only protect against insects …
Read More »Toxic purity: household chemicals from which should be abandoned
Household chemicals is an important part of our lives. Want to be in the house all glittered and sparkled, especially before the holidays. And no germs! All sorts of household chemicals in the stores now so many eyes run. And each medium promises a heavenly cleansing. Remains spray more – …
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