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Senate Panel Approves CFATS Extension

Lawmakers voted unanimously to approve an amendment from Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) to the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009.

U.S. Expert: China Oil Spill Bigger than Exxon Valdez

China's worst known oil spill is dozens of times larger than the government has reported — bigger than the famous Exxon Valdez spill two decades ago.

Corning Finds Use for Gorilla Glass

Gorilla glass was invented in 1962 and is two to three times stronger than chemically strengthened versions of ordinary soda-lime glass.

BP: Time to 'Scaleback' Cleanup

BP: Time to 'Scaleback' Cleanup

BP's incoming CEO Bob Dudley said it's "not too soon for a scaleback" in the cleanup.

Eastman Chemical Sales Jump 38 Percent

Eastman Chemical Co. on Thursday said its second-quarter earnings surged to beat analyst estimates as sales of its coatings, specialty plastics and other products jumped 38 percent.

Chicken Producers Debate 'Natural' Label

A disagreement among poultry producers about whether chicken injected with salt, water and other ingredients can be promoted as "natural" has prompted federal officials to consider changing labeling guidelines.

MI Oil Spill Company has History of Problems

A Canadian company at the center of a huge oil spill in southern Michigan has a history of pipeline problems, including leaks, an explosion and dozens of regulatory violations.

Chevron Income Triples on Higher Energy Prices

Chevron's second-quarter earnings tripled on better refining margins and higher prices for oil and natural gas.

Disposable Wipers for Shop Areas

Disposable Wipers for Shop Areas

Brawny Industrial™ high performance shop towels use hydro-entangled fibers to achieve a thick, cloth-like texture.

Jumbo-Sized Ear Protection

Jumbo-Sized Ear Protection

Magid Glove & Safety introduces its E2® IHP932J and IHP932CJ jumbo-sized disposable earplugs with soft, hypo-allergenic polyurethane foam and a 32-dB noise reduction rating.

Old School vs. New School

Old School vs. New School

Jul 27

Veteran workers and managers can represent a challenge — when workers get comfortable with the way things are run, they meet any change with vehement opposition.

Ag Under Attack — Is Food Processing Next?

Ag Under Attack — Is Food Processing Next?

Jul 27

It seems likely that those opposing technology’s role in agricultural production will continue to advance their efforts to restrict its use in other areas of the food chain.

BP’s Tony Hayward May Get his Life Back

BP’s Tony Hayward May Get his Life Back

Jul 26

If a change at the top can help the company accelerate its obligations to the Gulf’s recovery and its own recovery, we may finally see that seeds of future recovery have been sown.

The Cap-&-Trade Distraction

The Cap-&-Trade Distraction

Jul 28 | Video

This controversial criticism of cap-and-trade compares the scheme to sub-prime mortgages and suggests ways that companies could cheat the system.

Homemade Fusion Power

Homemade Fusion Power

Jul 21 | Video

Amateur physicist Mark Suppes built a nuclear fusion reactor in a warehouse in Brooklyn.

How To Invert Wilden Pump Diaphragms

How To Invert Wilden Pump Diaphragms

Jul 21 | Video

Brief tutorial on how to quickly and safely invert the diaphragms on a wilden pump.

BP Spills Coffee

BP Spills Coffee

Jun 15 | Video

Here's what might happen if BP executives spilled coffee during a boardroom meeting.