All Government articles – Page 43
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BusinessUS government ordered to ban chlorpyrifos insecticide
Court gives EPA 60 days to finalise a ban, which was proposed under Obama but reversed by the Trump administration
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FeatureFrom folklore to pharmacy
Although many drugs have in the past come from plants, Hayley Bennett discovers that it’s hard work getting them approved today
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NewsEPA move could bring asbestos back in America
Health advocates fret at US environment agency’s proposal to make ‘new uses’ of asbestos-containing products legal, but EPA says not to worry
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NewsCanadian scientists welcome new research integrity policy
The government says it will do more to protect federal scientists from political interference
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NewsUS-China rift over IP theft could hinder research exchange
Espionage concerns at US universities have led to restrictions on visas of Chinese grad students pursing ‘sensitive’ science
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NewsTrump finally names a science adviser after record delay
US science community supports nomination of atmospheric scientist and policy leader as White House science and technology czar
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NewsDuPont settles with US government over fatal chemical leak
Firm will pay $3.1 million to settle accident prevention violations linked to incident that killed four workers
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BusinessVaccine scandal and heart drug recall show China’s pharma struggles
Fifteen arrests amid evidence of bribery related to vaccines, despite new standards and penalties for fraud
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NewsDiminishing autonomy of Hungarian science academy worries scientists
Budgetary responsibility for the lion’s share of the academy’s money has been transferred to the government
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NewsUS biotechnology is key target for foreign cyberespionage
Counterintelligence experts warns that chemical manufacturing is of great interest to foreign economic espionage efforts in cyberspace
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BusinessTrump coaxes big promises from big pharma
Several drug industry giants are now pledging to freeze price increases in the US, but some suggest the movement is a publicity stunt or worse
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BusinessAmerican chemical industry fights against US tariffs
The Trump administration has imposed an additional 10% tax on 6000 Chinese products, and more than 1500 are related to chemistry
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NewsNovichok poisoning breakthrough as original container found
Decontamination efforts continue as source of nerve agent found in victim’s house
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NewsAustria’s bid to sue EU over UK nuclear plant fails
Judge rejects Austria’s legal challenge of UK state aid for planned nuclear power station
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NewsScience advisers celebrate US environment agency head’s exit
Few will shed any tears at Scott Pruitt’s resignation but many wonder what his successor will bring
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NewsResearchers celebrate rejection of controversial copyright policy
Proposed changes to EU legislation would introduce barriers to science and innovation, campaigners say
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NewsCall for quicker progress on research integrity at UK universities
House of Commons investigation finds a quarter of universities still don’t publish an annual integrity report
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NewsHawaii bans sunscreens containing chemicals thought to harm coral
Oxybenzone and octinoxate will be outlawed in January 2021
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NewsOPCW to identify perpetrators of chemical attacks
The international watchdog wants to ensure those responsible for the use of chemical weapons are ‘held accountable’
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NewsConcern over future of science in Ontario
Province’s new premier cancels media subscriptions and revokes carbon tax