Hazardous and Toxic Substances

Coca-Cola Recalls Drinks in Parts of Europe Over High Levels of Chlorate

Elevated amounts of the chemical were found in some soft drinks sold in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

By John Yoon

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Paul Oreffice, a Combative Chief of Dow Chemical, Dies at 97

He led the company as it flourished in the ’70s and ’80s while confronting veterans and environmentalists over its toxic products like Agent Orange and dioxin.

By Trip Gabriel

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E.P.A. Again Seeks Limits on a Harmful Pesticide

After a court overturned a ban, the agency has proposed restricting chlorpyrifos to 11 food crops, illustrating the limits of federal regulation.

By Roni Caryn Rabin

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Bruce Ames, 95, Dies; Biochemist Discovered Test for Toxic Chemicals

The Ames Test offered a fast and inexpensive way to identify carcinogens, leading to the banning of chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects.

By Teddy Rosenbluth

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