Behind every breathless headline about artificial intelligence and its miraculous chips lies a truth the industry rarely volunteers: modern electronics production still leans heavily on a stew of toxic, even carcinogenic, chemicals. GPUs, sensors, batteries,…
A participatory study conducted in Batam, Indonesia used biological monitoring to evaluate the extent of chemical exposure among workers in the electronics manufacturing industry. Urine samples were collected from workers both before and after their…
The soaring record sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and consumer electronics have driven the growth of Battery Chemicals Market. Lithium, cobalt, nickel and other essential elements continue to be the driving force behind the exponential…
Toxic industrial chemicals and wastes flow through the world of manufacturing and production, including the electronics industry. These post a wide range of health and environmental concerns especially in developing countries where most of the…
The CEPN Joint Chemical Safety Committee Guidance is now available on the CEPN website. This comprehensive document covers the key elements for developing and operating successful Joint Committees to address chemical safety concerns in facilities….
Great piece by Paul Jobin on the decades-long (legal) struggle of Taiwanese workers producing for US and later French television companies, who contracted cancer or other illnesses from exposure to toxic substances. The workers, mainly comprising women,…
Reportlinker.com has released its report “Silicone Lubricant Market – Global Outlook & Forecast 2022-2027” noting that the global silicone lubricant market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15% during 2022-2027. The increase in…