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WHO Regional Workshop on Chemical Safety
24 - 26th June 2013
The International Workshop to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Chemicals Management in South-East Asia Region
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2726. December 20, 2013 | Bloonberg
Shanghai’s Pollution Returns After Week of Improved Skies, China
Shanghai’s pollution worsened after a week of improved air quality as authorities halted some construction and warned children and the elderly to avoid all outdoor activities after PM2.5 pollutants hit nine times the level recommended by the World Health Organization... 2727. December 20, 2013 | innovations-report.de
Greek economic crisis leads to air pollution crisis, UK
Levels of dangerous air particulates jump 30 percent as people turn to burning cheaper fuel sources... 2728. December 19, 2013 | theguardian.com
Walmart aims to reduce 10 toxic chemicals – but won't divulge which, USA
Walmart says it will cut down on 10 'high priority' chemicals used in household products on its shelves. But it's keeping mum on what they are – and which products have them – for now... 2729. December 19, 2013 | The Associated Press (AP)
Heavy fog and air pollution force authorities to close Macedonian's main airport, Canada
SKOPJE, Macedonia - Poor visibility caused by a combination of heavy fog and air pollution has forced authorities to close Macedonia's main airport, cancelling about 30 flights so far... 2730. December 18, 2013 | Shanghai Daily
Factory relocated for emitting toxic fumes, China
An old steel factory in Pudong is being relocated after residents complained that pungent smell originating from the factory made it difficult to breathe... 2731. December 18, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
India's Urban Mobility Plans Pathway to Sustainability, Kenya
Nairobi, 18 December 2013 - Improved urban transport strategies can bring a myriad of benefits to India, from reductions in CO2 emissions to a more mobile and inclusive society, according to a new report... 2732. December 16, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UNEP and the Ministry of Social Development and Fight Against Hunger of Brazil join efforts to promote sustainable and social development, Brazil
Brasília, The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Ministry of Social Development and Fight Against Hunger of Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to combine efforts... 2733. December 9, 2013 | China Daily | ANN
Cities hit hard by smog, China
A total of 104 cities in 20 provinces in and near China's two largest industrial clusters - the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and the Yangtze River Delta region - fell victim to heavy smog that reduced visibility to less than 10 meters in some places, according to the Environmental Protection Ministry... 2734. December 9, 2013 | The Korea Herald | ANN
South Korea’s air defence zone expanded to Ieodo, Hongdo, Korea
The adjustment includes no restriction on the operation of civilian aircraft. South Korea on Sunday announced the first expansion of its air defence identification zone in 62 years in a tit-for-tat against China’s recent airspace declaration that fuelled fresh tension in Northeast Asia... 2735. December 9, 2013 | Pakistan Observer
Pollution in urban areas,
Environmental pollution causes instability, disorder, harm and discomfort to the physical systems or living organisms... 2736. December 9, 2013 | SBS News
EU study blames air pollution for deaths, EU
Long-term exposure to particles of soot and dust in pollution from road traffic and industry raise the risk of premature death, a new study says... 2737. December 9, 2013 | The Canberra Times
Specialist nurses ready for surge of cancer from asbestos, Australia
It's the cancer that is about to hit Australia in a deadly wave. It's mesothelioma, a usually fatal disease of the lungs caught through exposure to asbestos... 2738. December 8, 2013 | BBC
Oxford tent death sparks chemical alert, UK
Chemical and radiation experts were called in after the unexplained death of a man found inside a tent... 2739. December 8, 2013 | Xinhua | China Daily
Haze continues to shroud east, north, China
BEIJING -- Heavy haze still shrouded north and east China on Saturday, with highways closed and flights delayed or canceled... 2740. December 7, 2013 | The Greenville News
S.C., other states battle EPA over clean air rules, USA
WASHINGTON — A legal battle over how South Carolina and other states should help reduce air pollution that drifts downwind will reach the U.S. Supreme Court next week... 2741. December 6, 2013 | China Daily | ANN
Smog disrupts daily life in Nanjing, China
For many Nanjing residents, the closure of the city's schools, expressways, ferries and airport on Thursday because of heavy smog was just as irritating as the pollution... 2742. December 6, 2013 | The Associated Press (AP)
Pollution in Shanghai at extremely hazardous levels, China
SHANGHAI (AP) — Shanghai authorities ordered schoolchildren indoors and halted all construction Friday as China's financial hub suffered one its worst bouts of air pollution, bringing visibility down to a few dozen meters and obscuring the city's spectacular skyline... 2743. December 6, 2013 | Phys.org
Heavy air pollution hits Shanghai, delaying flights, China
Levels of PM 2.5—tiny particles in the air considered particularly hazardous to health—rose to more than 600 micrograms per cubic metre in the afternoon, Shanghai's government said on its microblog.... 2744. December 6, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Nelson Mandela, Champion of Sustainable Development, Dies at 95
On his 89th birthday, Mandela brought together a group of renowned statesmen, human rights advocates and others to form an organization known as "The Elders", which have since tackled, among other issues, environmental degradation and climate change... 2745. December 5, 2013 | IANS
Three die after inhaling toxic gas in Delhi, India
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Three men, including an incharge of public convenience, were killed Thursday after inhaling poisonous gases inside a drain here, police said... 2746. December 5, 2013 | UTV Live News
30 tonnes of toxic waste found, UK
Almost 30 tonnes of toxic waste have been recovered after the discovery of a diesel laundering plant in south Armagh... 2747. December 5, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Countries agree to cooperate to end the illegal trapping of protected bird species in Egypt and Libya, Germany
International Coordination Meeting Agrees on Plan of Action to Address the Issue of Bird Trapping Along the Mediterranean Coasts of Egypt and Libya... 2748. December 4, 2013 | China Daily | ANN
Teaming up against polluters, China
To boost their power to punish polluters, environmental authorities and police will improve their cooperation in combating environmental crimes, a senior official said on Tuesday... 2749. December 4, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Placing Economic Value on Africa's Natural Resources, Kenya
African Ministers and Experts Spotlight Efforts to Incorporate Natural Wealth Accounting in Development Planning... 2750. December 3, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
New Report Offers Menu of Solutions to Close the Global Food Gap
Actions Needed to Improve Food Production and Consumption to Close the Projected 70 Percent Gap by 2050...
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