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U.S. proposes first-ever federal regulations on hazardous ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

GeekWire

“Forever chemicals” have been added to firefighting foam and other products for decades. government on Tuesday proposed rules that would for the first time regulate the presence of “forever chemicals” in drinking water. The chemicals can repel water, stains and grease. Bigstock Image) The U.S.

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All the Fast Food You Love Contains Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals, Study Finds

Gizmodo

Hormone-disrupting chemicals known as phthalates were found in many fast food meals tested as part of new research. The study authors found several different phthalates, as well as other chemicals meant to replace phthalates, across a variety of fast food takeout items, including fries, burritos, and cheeseburgers.… Read more.

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AI suggested 40,000 new possible chemical weapons in just six hours

The Verge

An instructor at the Fort Leonard Wood Chemical School, who is designated as an agent handler, carries the VX nerve agent to contaminate a jeep in one of the eight chambers used for training chemical defense on April 18, 2003 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images. Tell me more about what you found.

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This startup aims to improve recycling by capturing ‘chemical fingerprints’ with high-tech cameras

GeekWire

Metaspectral uses hyperspectral cameras to rapidly create a chemical fingerprint of plastic items, distinguishing between polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and polypropylene (PP) plastics. “It allows us to make up a chemical fingerprint off the material we’re looking at.”

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Industry Marketplaces Take Off: A Spotlight On Chemicals

Forrester IT

The Reemergence of B2B marketplaces offers new options for buyers and sellers. Even while mega players like Alibaba and Amazon are getting the headlines, dozens of specialized vertical marketplaces are emerging in their shadows.

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BluePallet aims to disrupt industrial commerce with ‘decentralized’ marketplace for chemical products

GeekWire

The company operates a marketplace for the chemical industry. Founded last year, BluePallet aims to change the way chemical producers, distributors, and end users connect with each other. BluePallet was originally called Echo Chemical Exchange, which recently merged with fintech startup Velloci. Someone has to broker every deal.

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Chemical Production Has Exceeded the ‘Safe Operating Space for Humanity'

Gizmodo

Humans have produced so many chemicals and environmental pollutants that we’re currently exceeding the limits of a “safe operating space for humanity,” a new study finds. That could mean that the planet, as well as our health and wellbeing, is in serious jeopardy. Read more.