Cleaning up oilfield pollution in arid West Texas is costly and complicated. The bankruptcy process allows companies to move ...

Mineral oil contamination in food packaging has emerged as a significant global concern due to its potential to introduce mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH) into food products. These contaminants, ...

A decade after an oil byproduct spill in Brazil's Amazon region, new research has revealed just how severe the ecological fallout was and why it continues to threaten delicate ecosystems. In 2013, ...

Cooking oils are pantry staples, trusted for everything from frying and sautéing to baking and salad dressings. But several brands over the years have been yanked from store shelves after testing ...

Engines running on Bio-blends containing Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME), especially pure FAME (ex. 100% FAME) can experience decreased engine oil viscosity over time. Fuel oil contamination in engine ...

Scientists in Belfast and Nigeria have developed a diagnostic tool that deploys microbes to uncover the timeline of crude oil contamination in soils. The collaborative project is led by researchers ...

She explained that an independent investigation conducted in partnership with the University of Port Harcourt revealed that water sediments in some Ogoni communities still contain dangerous levels of ...