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Chemistry World June 29, 2015 Jack Busby	Water-efficient crops offer solution to food versus fuel debate New analysis from UK researchers suggests a previously overlooked group of plants could be key to providing sustainable bioenergy for the future.
Chemistry World June 25, 2015 Emma Stoye	Graphene oxide 'teabags' make a mercury-free brew Water-cleaning tea bags containing a porous graphene oxide foam have been developed by researchers in Portugal, who say they can help purify water by removing dissolved mercury.
Chemistry World June 24, 2015 Rebecca Trager	US may have tested mustard gas on troops by race National Public Radio has uncovered evidence that these test subjects were divided by race.
Chemistry World June 22, 2015 Debbie Houghton	Bread leavening proves useful for energy storage Just like bread, hierarchically porous carbons, are judged on their texture; so researchers in China have called on their baking know-how to cook up a sustainable method for producing these supercapacitor components.
Chemistry World June 22, 2015 Rebecca Trager	Safer substitutes show growth potential The market for so-called 'safer chemistry' is set to outpace the overall global chemical market during the current decade.
Chemistry World June 18, 2015 David Bradley	Ultra-thin membranes for solute separation Polymer membranes that are extremely thin, yet strong and stable, could cut the costs of separating organic molecules and reduce energy requirements in the chemical industry.
Information Today June 18, 2015	EPA Mapping Tool Identifies Environmental Problem Areas The mapping and screening tool helps state and local government officials, researchers, and advocates locate communities facing environmental risks based on nationwide, consistent data.
Chemistry World June 17, 2015 Rebecca Trager	Political bickering may block key US environmental appointments The Obama administration's process of appointing government officials to US science agencies, particularly the Environmental Protection Agency, has become increasingly politicized in recent years.
Fast Company Lydia Dishman	Yes, You Can Get Fired For Doing Legal Drugs In the department of counter intuitive court rulings, Colorado's Supreme Court ruled in favor of Dish Network, when the company fired an employee for smoking marijuana.
This Old House Karen Ziga	3 Eco-Friendly DIY Laundry Substitutes Safe laundry products you can make yourself that really work.
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