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Germany

Chempark factory blast in Germany likely caused by chemical reaction

An initial report into the explosion near Leverkusen in July has found that it was probably caused by a chemical reaction inside a waste storage tank.

Russia

One worker dead and six injured after chemical factory fire in Russia

One worker has died and six others are injured after a fire at the Kamenski chemical factory in Russia's Rostov region.

Eco-Innovation

These hairdressers have found some surprising uses for recycled hair

A trip to one of these salons will leave you looking and feeling great, as products and even your old hair are given a second life.

Germany

Death toll rises to five after explosion at German chemical complex

An explosion at an industrial park for chemical companies in Germany has killed at least five people.

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Nature

How clean are Europe's oceans, lakes and rivers?

83 per cent of the bloc's bathing waters are 'excellent' but some environmentalists don't think that figure reflects reality.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Fears of environmental disaster from sinking chemicals ship

Efforts to tow the container vessel carrying nitric acid and other chemicals out to sea have failed, threatening marine life and Sri Lanka's famed beaches.

World News

Toxic materials shipped out of Beirut after huge chemical explosion

A German shipping company has loaded 59 containers of toxic materials on to a vessel in Beirut as part of the clean-up after last year's devastating chemical blast

Belgium

Belgium's government warns against using its own facemasks

Belgian authorities said their freely distributed masks contain small traces of silver and a chemical compound and are undertaking further studies.

Green News

Toxic chemicals cause turtle deformities in the Great Barrier Reef

Chemicals are posing a threat to our marine life, making their way into the food chain via seafood.

United Kingdom

Bristol explosion: Four dead, one injured in blast at UK sewage plant

Authorities have confirmed there are a "number of casualties" in the blast, which is believed to taken place in a chemical tank at a water recycling centre.

Lebanon

What is ammonium nitrate and why is it blamed for the Beirut disaster?

The compound blamed for the disaster is not easily combustible but has been implicated in several explosions and attacks.

Lebanon

Beirut blast: Death toll rises as three days of mourning start

Lebanon's Health Minister warned 'there are probably more (victims) under the rubble".

Lebanon

Dozens killed and thousands injured in Beirut port blast

The explosion took place at the port shortly before 19:00 local time (18:00 CET) with a large cloud of smoke billowing over the city. Eyewitnesses reported significant damage.

Spain

'Almost unbelievable': Metal plate from Spain blast kills man 3km away

He was one of two people killed in a huge explosion at a chemical plant in north-east Spain on Tuesday.

Spain

Second death confirmed after chemical blast in Spain

Catalonia emergency services have called the blast a 'chemical accident'

Business Planet

Good chemistry: helping business to come within REACH rules

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet heads to Latvia to see how the country's biggest household chemical and cosmetics maker is profiting thanks to its eco-minded strategy.

Business Planet

Helping Baltic businesses to become cleaner and greener

In partnership with The European Commission

The LIFE/Fit for REACH project aims to reduce the use of hazardous chemicals in the Baltic region by helping SMEs to develop best practice when it comes to chemical management. Agnese Meija-Toropova is from the Baltic Environmental Forum Latvia, which coordinates the project.

World

Rouen fire: Expert fears carcinogenic molecules created in blaze

More than 5,000 tonnes of 400 different substances were ignited in the accident at the Lubrizol plant a week ago.

France

Black smoke unleashed by fire at French chemicals factory 'not toxic'

A large fire at a French chemicals factory in the northern city of Rouen has been completely extinguished, local authorities said, adding that there were no reported deaths at this stage.

France

'Cocktail of pollutants' found in English Channel dolphins

A study has found a 'cocktail of pollutants' in dolphins living in the English Channel.