But what is ammonium nitrate and why can it be so dangerous? Ammonium nitrate is a crystal-like white solid which is made in large industrial quantities. Its biggest use is as a source of nitrogen ...

A cargo ship packed with potentially explosive ammonium nitrate remains adrift in the English Channel off the coast of France. The Maltese-registered Ruby is carrying 20,000 tonnes of the chemical ...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Environmental Research & Radiation Safety (ERRS) division, is investigating Firestone Liberia for allegedly polluting water sources, including ...