Enzymes neutralize explosives

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Researchers at the Dept of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have discovered enzymes that can transform explosives such as TNT into low toxic byproducts. The nitroreductase enzymes are found in plants, fungi and bacteria. The neutralizing process, called Environmentally Benign Digestion Process (EBDP), is being tested and will soon be tested in the field. If successful in the field, EBDP will be more cost effective than other methods of disposing explosives, according to the researchers.

Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Enzymes

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Wisely make investment decisions via risk mapping

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The Risk Mapping Method is presented as a technique for companies to identify and assess an integrated risk profile of environmental, health and safety (EHS) issues. With value creation at its core, the Risk Mapping Method can be used by companies to identify value-creation opportunities in a risk management context. A summary of the results of an application of the approach at a major US chemical company is provided.

Production management, Safety Management

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Discussing climate-change challenges

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The details of the Group of Eight summit on climate change are presented. The outlook of George W. Bush regarding the emissions reduction is also discussed.

Government domestic functions, Conferences, meetings and seminars, International aspects, Environmental aspects, Bush, George W., Environmental policy, Climatic changes, Climate change, Summit meetings, Group of 8

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