world news 28/11/2017 EU glyphosate extension strains German coalition talks Monday’s decision by EU countries to prolong the weed-killer’s licence for five years has angered its detractors and critics of Germany’s backing for the move.
Russia 27/09/2017 Russia 'destroys chemical arsenal' Russia says it is getting rid of its final remaining chemical weapons.
United Kingdom 28/08/2017 Mysterious haze cloaks Sussex coast A mysterious gas cloud saw over 100 people seek medical treatment in south east England.
brussels bureau 19/07/2017 Does this weed killer cause cancer? It's certainly giving EU experts a headache Activists protest in Brussels as EU experts discuss the fate of the controversial weedkiller glyphosate.
corporate 05/05/2017 ChemChina's takeover of Syngenta set to go ahead The takeover of Swiss pesticides and seeds group Syngenta by ChemChina is set to go ahead as 80% of Syngenta shareholders agree.
Syria 06/04/2017 Sarin gas thought to be likely agent used in Syria attack Sarin gas is now thought by many to have been used in the attack in Syria.
no comment 31/03/2017 Bayer-Monsanto merger a "marriage made in hell", say activists Environmental group Friends of the Earth staged protest action outside the European Commission on Thursday (March 30) against the planned merger of German drug and crop chemical maker Bayer and US see
brussels bureau 30/03/2017 Bayer-Monsanto merger is 'marriage made in hell,' say activists Environmental campaigners have turned out in Brussels to demand the EU blocks a deal that would create the world’s biggest seeds and pesticides company.
Syria 01/03/2017 Aleppo battle: both sides accused of war crimes War crimes were committed by both sides in the battle for Aleppo, according the United Nations
Spain 08/02/2017 Industrial zone evacuated amid major fire in eastern Spain The blaze broke out around 9am local as workers were arriving at factories in the industrial zone near Valencia.
world news 23/01/2017 How to make toast without increasing cancer risk When cooking bread to make toast, or when frying, baking or roasting, strive for a slightly golden colour rather than a deep brown.
Syria 14/01/2017 Reports link Syrian president Assad to chemical attacks for the first time, Reuters A list produced by international investigators indicates that Bashar al-Assad and his brother were linked to the decision to use toxic weapons in 2014 and 2015.
corporate 10/01/2017 ChemChina, Syngenta work to appease EU competition watchdog ChemChina and the Swiss pesticides and seeds group Syngentahave responded to concerns by the EU's competition regulator over their merger.
Sci-tech 24/12/2016 Making plastics from natural products, not oil Italian chemists have found a way to make a widely-used industrial chemical from natural, not oil-based products.
Syria 14/11/2016 Russia accuses jihadists of using chemical weapons in Aleppo Russia has called for an urgent OPCW mission to Aleppo, accusing jihadist rebels of using chemical weapons in the Syrian city.
Syria 11/11/2016 Russia wants international inspection in Aleppo over Syrian rebel 'chemical weapons use' The Syrian opposition denies allegations by Moscow that its personnel found shells with toxic chemicals launched by rebels in the northern city.
United Kingdom 21/10/2016 Two in hospital after "chemical incident" at London City airport London City Airport evacuated on Friday afternoon and more than two dozen people were treated for breathing difficulties after "chemical incident."
Germany 17/10/2016 Germany: one dead and others hurt or missing after BASF chemical plant explosions Separate blasts at German facilities operated by chemical giant BASF have left one person dead and several injured or missing.
corporate 14/10/2016 Sinochem and ChemChina merger on the cards say sources Chinese firms Sinochem and ChemChina are reportedly talking about possibly merging to create a more competitive global industry player.
Sudan 29/09/2016 Amnesty accuses Sudanese government of war crimes The leading human rights group has accused the government of Sudan of carrying out at least 30 chemical weapons attacks in the Jebel Marra area of Darfur since January.
