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Cyflumetofen; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule.
Note from Fluoride Action Network: Cyflumetofen is a new pesticide as of October 2004. See EU database Molecular structure Original Final Rule online at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-07-01/html/2020-13048.htm SUMMARY: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of cyflumetofen in or on multiple commodities which are... Read More
United States, National USA Pesticides
Wednesday, July 1st, 2020
Global thirst for electricity is fuelling the rise of a potent greenhouse gas
A construction boom for electric power plants in countries such as China has contributed to a spike in emissions of a greenhouse gas used to insulate electrical equipment such as circuit breakers. Credit: Hu Weiguo/VCG via Getty Emissions of... Read More
International Greenhouse/Ozone Gases
Monday, June 29th, 2020
Moon praises response to Japan's export controls
South Korean President Moon Jae-in says his country has successfully responded to tightened export controls imposed by Japan on key high-tech materials nearly one year ago. Japan announced the measures on three materials essential to produce semiconductors... Read More