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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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3376. May 14, 2013 | www.aa.com.tr
150 girls get poisoned by toxic gas in Afghanistan, Turkey
Girls were poisoned by a toxic gas sprayed at their high school in Afghanistan's northern state of Balkh... 3377. May 14, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Observed Concentrations of CO2 Cross 400 parts per million Threshold at Several Global Atmosphere Watch Stations, UNEP
At the current rate of increase, the global annual average CO2 concentration is set to cross the 400 ppm threshold in 2015 or 2016... 3378. May 14, 2013 | BBC
Kidney problems linked to traffic fumes, UK
Living close to a busy road may increase your risk of developing kidney problems, research suggests... 3379. May 14, 2013 | The Time of India (TOI) | TNN
1 dead, 4 hurt in Dombivli chemical plant explosion, India
KALYAN: A 30-year-old died while four others suffered serious injuries in an explosion at a chemical factory in Dombivli on Monday morning... 3380. May 13, 2013 | Yorkshire Post
Chemical spill kills thousands of birds, UK
More than 4,000 birds have been killed or injured by a chemical spill in one of the worst UK marine pollution incidents in recent memory, campaigners said yesterday... 3381. May 13, 2013 | WSJ.com
How Fukushima Contamination May Have Spread via Waterways, Japan
A new study offers fresh insights into how radioactive contamination from the Fukushima nuclear disaster may have spread through Japan’s interconnected waterways, reaching some freshwater fish hundreds of kilometers away... 3382. May 13, 2013 | publicintegrity.org
'Chemicals of Concern' list still wrapped in OMB red tape, USA
For anyone anxious about toxic chemicals in the environment, Sunday marked a dubious milestone... 3383. May 13, 2013 | Daily Echo
Flouride in water: protesters plan new legal battle, UK
CAMPAIGNERS against water fluoridation in Hampshire are planning a fresh legal battle in the courts, the Daily Echo can reveal... 3384. May 13, 2013 | Daily Express
More than 4,000 birds killed or maimed in one of UK's worst marine pollution disasters, UK
MORE than 4,000 birds have been killed or incapacitated by a chemical spill in one of the worst UK marine pollution incidents in recent memory, campaigners said today... 3385. May 13, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Under One Per Cent of Clean Energy Technology Patents Filed in Africa, Highlighting Huge Potential for Exploiting Renewable Sources, Kenya
Increasing international cooperation and establishing and maintaining high-quality patent systems will foster innovation and growth... 3386. May 13, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UN Conference Takes Historic Strides to Strengthen Chemical Safety Globally, Switzerland
UNEP and FAO team up to promote synergies between the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions in two-week chemicals and waste meeting... 3387. May 12, 2013 | The Canadian Press
Better oil price needed for emissions controls to work: environment minister, Canada
OTTAWA - The ability of the oil and gas sector to absorb tough government controls on their greenhouse gas emissions depends on Canada getting a better price for its oil, Environment Minister Peter Kent says... 3388. May 11, 2013 | http://rinf.com
Air pollution may raise diabetes risk
Children who live in areas with air traffic pollution are threatened by higher risk of insulin resistance that can lead to diabetes in adults, a new study suggests... 3389. May 10, 2013 | BBC
River Nene chemical spill company fined, UK
A firm has been fined £50,000 after pesticides leaked into a Cambridgeshire river, wiping out thousands of fish... 3390. May 10, 2013 | swissinfo.ch
New chemical controls agreed in Geneva, Switzerland
Five additional chemicals will be subject to international regulation following a summit on chemicals and hazardous waste held in Geneva, but bans and restrictions on asbestos and pesticides containing paraquat failed to garner enough support... 3391. May 10, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Loss and Degradation of Natural Habitats Threaten Migratory Birds, Pushing Species towards Extinction, Germany/Kenya
World Migratory Bird Day 2013 Highlights Importance of Ecological Networks for Migratory Birds, Need for a Greater International Response... 3392. May 9, 2013 | NBC 10 Philadelphia
Chemical Spill Causes School Evacuation, Philadelphia
Students evacuated their high school this morning after a chemical spill in the building... 3393. May 9, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
November Date for Global Event on Natural Capital, UNEP
The World Forum on Natural Capital will take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 21-22 November 2013... 3394. May 9, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Fiji Joins Convention on Migratory Species to Support Country's Rich Biodiversity, Germany
Fiji becomes the 119th Party to the Convention. The country's membership is effective from 1 April 2013... 3395. May 8, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Greening Trade Imperative for Sustainable Development, Switzerland
UNEP Report Shows How Advancing the Green Economy in Six Key Sectors Creates New Trade Opportunities... 3396. May 7, 2013 | ANN
Sri Lankan toxicologist warns of dangers from CFL bulbs, Sri Lanka
Amidst increasing use of CFL bulbs, with the recent electricity tariff hike, health authorities in Sri Lanka warned the public to take precautions as those bulbs contained mercury... 3397. May 7, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
New Publication Explores Role of Land in Conflict and Peacebuilding, USA/Switzerland
The effective management of land in promoting peacebuilding and development in conflict zones is the focus of a new publication by UNEP and partners... 3398. May 6, 2013 | Nationwide Children's Hospital
Summer sees a spike in chemical injuries in kids, USA
Hydrocarbons, a chemical compound commonly found in household items from cleaning products to gasoline, are among the top 10 causes of pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States... 3399. May 6, 2013 | Xinhua
Air monitoring picks up arsenic threat in NZ urban areas, New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealanders burning treated timber to keep warm in winter have caused airborne arsenic levels in some of the country's towns and cities to exceed national and international guidelines, a government research institute warned Monday... 3400. May 6, 2013 | Portsmouth News
‘Asbestos is a time bomb and it’s all around’, UK
It’s a silent killer. A ticking time bomb in your chest that hides its timer and doesn’t even let you hear the ticking as it winds down...
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