Chemistry & Industry – Counterfeiting is a robust industry – involving banknotes, luxury goods, clothing, cosmetics and electronics. But could next generation security materials one day help to keep counterfeiters at bay? XiaoZhi Lim reports
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Herbicides emerge as an unexpected ally in the war on invasive plants
Chemical & Engineering News – Scientists and conservationists are leveraging chemical tools to be efficient and targeted in natural ecosystems
Bugs and the Future of Meat
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How the chemicals industry’s pollution slipped under the radar
Guardian – While the industry has an important role to play in moving to low-carbon economies it’s also hugely carbon intensive and predicted to become more so
The hidden climate costs of America’s free parking spaces
Guardian – Street parking takes up space and incentivizes driving. New curb management companies are trying to help cities better use this space
Scientists call for IPCC-like group on chemical pollution
Chemical & Engineering News – UN Environment Assembly likely to vote in 2022 on whether to form panel
Quat disinfectants are helping during the pandemic. But could they contribute to antibiotic resistance?
Chemical & Engineering News – Researchers are studying the common disinfectants to determine how they may affect microbes downstream of wastewater treatment plants
Maine’s ban on ‘forever chemicals’ marks a big win for some scientists
Science – Researchers have urged regulators to take new approach to nonstick compounds
Millions of electric car batteries will retire in the next decade. What happens to them?
Guardian – The quest to prevent batteries – rich in raw materials such as cobalt, lithium and nickel – ending up as a mountain of waste
Microplastics are everywhere — but are they harmful?
Nature – Scientists are rushing to study the tiny plastic specks that are in marine animals — and in us.