I posted an item here on January 13, 2009, criticizing Eastman Chemical, and I also sent a similar letter to Rudy Baum, the editor of Chemical & Engineering News, which Mr. Baum offered to publish. (I have great respect for Mr. Baum. Indeed, I am forever grateful for his publication of an earlier letter of …
Chemical & Engineering News: Business Concentrates – Eastman Enters Korean Acetate Tow Fiber Venture According to C&EN (Jan. 5, 2009, p.13), “The acetate fiber is used to manufacture cigarette filters, a market with significant growth in Asia.” Shame on Eastman Chemical for promoting, expanding and profiting from the increasing ill-health of people around the world. …
Charlie Rose Science Series: Global Health – Charlie Rose A fascinating discussion on global health issues by experts. I didn’t hear arsenic mentioned.