East Palestine Rail Disaster
I’ve long been of the opinion that people that are charged with protecting the environment, and therefore people’s safety, are …
Pollution
How do I Know if a Chemical is Dangerous? #1
This is a question I get asked a lot. Many people use home-brew cleaning concoctions in the mistaken belief that …
Biodegradation #3
In broad terms there are two types of biodegradation – aerobic and anaerobic, with and without oxygen respectively. By far …
Biodegradation #2
Biodegradation is part of the cycle of life. There are certain elements in the world around us that are constantly …
Biodegradation #1
One of the most commonly asked questions with regard to any chemical that is used in the marketplace is “is …
What was Gas Smell?
Reports came in overnight of a gas smell in Perth’s SW suburbs. What was it? Well, the gas companies say …
The Chemistry of Pollution #4
We have seen that there are several mechanisms by which chemicals degrade in the environment. There is chemical oxidation, UV …
The Chemistry of Pollution #3
We have seen that there are several processors by which material degrades in the environment. Whereas metals are prone to …
The Chemistry of Pollution #2
There are basically two types of chemical pollutants When these pollutants get into the environment, what happens to them then? …