Tag: Chemicals

Arsenic Preserved the Animals, But Killed the Museum

A popular taxidermy exhibit in Sioux Falls, S.D., was closed after the toxin was discovered laced throughout the specimens. Many lament the loss of the “works of art.”

Michael Bloomberg Goes After Petrochemicals

The former New York City mayor is spending some of his wealth to try to block the construction of petrochemical plants. But this fight may be tougher than his earlier efforts to close coal-burning power plants.

6 Months After the Ohio Train Derailment, Residents Are Still in Crisis

The Albright family left town after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed near their Ohio home. Now, they are back, facing personal, medical and financial crises in a newly divided community.

Supreme Court Allows Unusual Pennsylvania Law on Corporate Suits

A novel Pennsylvania law requires corporations that do business in the state to consent to being sued there, even if the suits have nothing to do with the state.