Industrial Chemicals Delay Recovery of the Ozone Layer | Newswise

[ad_1] BYLINE: Manuel Martin Newswise — Although ozone-depleting chemicals such as carbon tetrachloride (CCl₄) or certain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are no longer used in refrigerators and foams, they continue to serve as feedstocks in industrial processes for the production of modern refrigerants and plastics. Until now, these so-called feedstock chemicals have flown under the radar of […]

V&A faces calls to become living wage employer on eve of Stratford opening

[ad_1] A row over pay has broken out at the V&A before the opening of its newest site , with thousands of people calling for it to become a living wage employer. On Saturday, V&A East will open its doors in Stratford, east London, showcasing stunning fabrics, photos and black British music. It joins a […]