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Sci-Tech

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.

24/12/2016

Syria

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.

14/11/2016

Syria

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.

11/11/2016

United Kingdom

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."

21/10/2016

Germany

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.

17/10/2016

Business Series

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.

14/10/2016

Sudan

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.

29/09/2016

Business Series

Bayer to buy Monsanto in latest agrochemicals consolidation

A huge merger has been announced in the agriculture world as German drugs and crop chemicals company Bayer has won over US seeds firm Monsanto.

14/09/2016

Syria

Gas allegedly used by Syrian government forces in latest Aleppo bombing

Medical sources in the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo say that President Assad’s forces may have again used chlorine bombs in a gas attack on a rebel-held residential…

06/09/2016

Business Series

Bayer raises bid price for Monsanto

Bayer's quest to become the world's largest producer of seeds and pesticides has led it to raise the price it is willing to pay for US firm Monsanto to more than $65 billion.

06/09/2016

Business Series

ChemChina Syngenta takeover moves closer with US government approval

ChemChina's takeover of Swiss pesticides and seeds group Syngenta has moved a step closer with approval by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US

22/08/2016

My Europe Series

Europe in the grip of a weedkiller war

Farmers need to control weeds to ensure good harvests, but are they poisoning us in the process? And are we letting companies put dangerous products that may cause cancer into our food and cosmetics?

01/07/2016

My Europe Series

Toxic chemicals in cosmetics?

Whether they are bought from the chemist or the supermarket, and whether or not they feature the mention “hypoallergenic,” “paraben free” or “dermatologically tested,” many cosmetics contain chemical

01/07/2016

My Europe Series

"Glyphosate can cause cancer"

Is glyphosate dangerous or not?

01/07/2016

My Europe Series

The European battle over the herbicide known as glyphosate

Currently in Europe, manufacturers of glyphosate have asked to have their European Internal Market licence renewed. But many are opposed to this herbicide and are attempting to block their way.

30/06/2016

USA

What is Monsanto?

Monsanto is no stranger to the headlines.

23/05/2016

Business Series

Bayer 'confident' Monsanto offer will be accepted

Germany's Bayer has offered to buy US seeds company Monsanto for $62 billion (55 billion euros) in cash trying to gain the top spot in the fast-consolidating farm supplies industry.

23/05/2016

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: NATO flexes military muscle

This is the Brief from Brussels – a daily round-up of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

19/05/2016

USA

Pfizer blocks drugs sales for use in lethal injections in US prisons

Drug companies are saying No to death row. The latest pharmaceuticals giant to restrict sales of drugs used in lethal injections to US prisons is

14/05/2016

Mexico

Mexico: death toll in Pemex factory blast rises to 24

The death toll in the Pemex plant blast has surpassed 20 and could continue to rise, officials fear.

22/04/2016