25 years after Bhopal, U.S. plant still using same toxic chemical

By M.B. Pell and Jim Morris

Earlier this week, seven former executives of Union Carbide India Ltd. were convicted of “death by negligence” and sentenced to two-year jai

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"… a company that nearly caused another Bhopal to happen in our community.”Rick Hind, legislative director for Greenpeace in Washington, said the company’s p …"

Senate prepares for new battle over chemical plant security

By Jim Morris

Although he left his stressful job with the Environmental Protection Agency nearly seven years ago, Bob Bostock says there’s one scenario th

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"… ent law, which was enacted in 2006 and expires in October, is weak, claims Rick Hind, legislative director for Greenpeace. “The standards are, for the most p …"

Quarter-century after Bhopal, a deadly chemical’s U.S. production to end

By Jim Morris

The last major U.S. producer of the chemical that killed thousands in Bhopal, India, 26 years ago – and was nearly released in a 2008 explos

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"… st,” she said. “The handwriting was on the wall,” said Rick Hind, legislative director for Greenpeace. “They’re the last man st …"

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Superfund progress drops off under Bush

By Joaquin Sapien and Richard Mullins

Focus on tougher sites blamed for decline in cleanups, but critics point to less funding and closer ties to industry

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"… ws that there is no one standing there asking these companies to clean up."Rick Hind, legislative director of Greenpeace's campaign against toxic chemicals, wh …"

Former Bush EPA chief sounds alarm on chemical security

By Jim Morris

Former EPA chief Whitman urges administrator Jackson to seal security gaps 'before a tragedy of historic proportions occurs.'

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"… cal council said, have “improved security for thousands of facilities.”Rick Hind, legislative director for Greenpeace, calls this “wishful thinking. The …"

Bush EPA chief urges action on chemical hazards

By Alice Su

Former EPA administrator says agency should use Clean Air Act to impose stricter safety standards on chemical facilities.

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"…  is being addressed by CFATS and EPA action would be duplicative. But Rick Hind, legislative director for Greenpeace, said, “It’s not a question of du …"

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Fertilizer trade group opposed stricter security rules

By Jim Morris

The Fertilizer Institute has fought legislation that would require chemical facilities to consider using safer substances and processes

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"… , has introduced legislation again this year to close the CFATS loopholes. Rick Hind, legislative director for Greenpeace, argues that the Environmental Protec …"