31 chemical containers go overboard off Australia

A ship hit by a tropical cycone today off the coast of Australia lost 31 containers off the side and they could be now leaking chemicals into the ocean. The containters were holding ammonium nitrate, which is a toxic chemical used for making fertilizer and explosives, and...

Plastic poses another potential problem

Two more chemicals exuded from plastics now appear to pose potential problems. Two substances leaching from polypropylene --  quaternary ammonium biocides and oleamide -- have been flagged by medical researchers at the University of Alberta as biologically active enough...

Teen accused in school bomb plot made 'farewell' audio tape

Very frightening to think what was averted in this case."An 18-year-old South Carolina student was in jail Sunday after he collected bomb-making supplies, including ammonium nitrate, in a plan to attack his high school, authorities said. Ryan Schallenberger was arrested...

World demand bumps up fertiliser prices

" Massive world demand has caused 34.5% domestic ammonium nitrate prices to jump to £175/t.As supplies continue to tighten, prices are expected to reach £180/t by Christmas, and could reach as much as £200/t in the spring. Imports are in short supply, with imported...

fertiliser -- shaken, not stirred

James Bond moonlighting as fertiliser salesman? Whatever happened to James's life of luxury, high society and beautiful women?

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