From guesswork to predictive control: Decoding metal-organic precursor chemistry

Metal-organic (MO) precursors are the chemical building blocks at the heart of atomically precise complex oxide materials.
The State

Hazardous pellets, harmful chemicals discharging to Congaree River, group says

Tiny plastic beads, commonly called nurdles, have polluted waterways across the country, including in the Charleston and Columbia areas of South Carolina, environmentalists say. File photo/The State ...
Futurism

A Chemical in Plastic Is Wreaking Havoc on Unborn Children, Scientists Warn

Some doctors are now advising their pregnant patients to avoid plastic itself, which contains harmful chemicals that can hurt some mothers and babies alike. Marya Zlatnik, a University of California ...
The New York Times

Black Plastic Kitchen Tools Might Expose You to Toxic Chemicals. Here’s What to Use Instead.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto is an editor focusing on sustainability. She’s ...
Inside Climate News

From Landfills and Recycling Programs to Desks in Offices, Toxic Chemicals in Plastics Poison Workers

So much plastic waste ends up in dumps around the world that millions of people, mostly in poor countries, make their living as “waste pickers,” sifting through mountains of trash, looking for ...
Plastics News

Plastics treaty talks collapse; next steps unclear

The plastics treaty talks ended Aug. 15 in Geneva without agreement, with countries unable to overcome differences on production limits, chemical toxicity and how to pay for the agreement. As the ...
The Hill

Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to a close

GENEVA (AP) — Negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution will draw to a close Friday, as nations remain deadlocked over whether to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production. A ...
KSAT

Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to a close

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The Boston Globe

Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to a close

GENEVA — Negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution are drawing to a close Thursday, as nations remain deadlocked over whether to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production. A ...