Your browser does not support this video. Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Tianjin-Chemical-Explosion-in-China---Clipreel-27MZIFJ6Q5B91.htmlConceptually similarTianjin Chemical Explosion in China - Web VideoGP0STPA2WCompleted★★★★★★Tianjin Chemical Explosion in China - InstagramGP0STPA3LCompleted★★★★Living with Danger - ClipreelGP04J29Completed★★★★★★★Taiwan ClipreelGP04DOLCompleted★★★★Taiwan ClipreelGP04DRVCompleted★★★★★★★Dirty Laundry Reloaded ClipreelGP03T8PCompleted★★★★Shark ClipreelGP04A0NCompleted★★★★★★★Dalian Oil Spill ClipreelGP0482ICompleted★★★★'Little Monsters' Detox Report ClipreelGP0STO6P0ReadyForCataloguing★★★★★★★View AllGP0STPA3ATianjin Chemical Explosion in China - ClipreelOn the the night of August 12th, double explosions at a chemical storage plant - the first equivalent to detonating three tonnes of TNT, and the second equivalent to 20 tonnes - rocked Tianjin port in northeast China. The Ruihai Logistics Company warehouse in the Tianjin Binhai New Area, an industrial base located along the coast of the Bohai Sea, was storing a number of highly hazardous and highly reactive chemicals, including hundreds of tonnes of sodium cyanide.On Friday August 14, Greenpeace East Asia sent out a rapid response field team to bear witness. In the first half of 2015, over 13 chemical industry explosion accidents have occurred. The severity of the Tianjin explosion should be a wake-up call for the government. Greenpeace East Asia calls on the government to close loopholes, and ensure regulations are are implemented effectively.Locations:China-East Asia-TianjinDate:14 Aug, 2015Credit:© GreenpeaceDuration:3m33sAudio format:MuteProduction Type :CLIPREELKeywords:Accidents-Aerial view-Cars-Chemical industry-Chemicals-Day-Destruction-Disasters-KWCI (GPI)-Skyscrapers-Smoke-Toxics (campaign title)Shoot:Tianjin Chemical Explosion in ChinaOn Friday August 14, Greenpeace East Asia sent out a rapid response field team to bear witness. In the first half of 2015, over 13 chemical industry explosion accidents have occurred. The severity of the Tianjin explosion should be a wake-up call for the government. Greenpeace East Asia calls on the government to close loopholes, and ensure regulations are are implemented effectively.Related Collections:Tianjin Chemical Explosion in China (Photos & Videos)