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24 - 26th June 2013
The International Workshop to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Chemicals Management in South-East Asia Region
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3451. April 25, 2013 | The Express Tribune
Toxic emissions: Alternative factory fuels causing respiratory disease, Pakistan
RSSToday's Paper Subscribe BETA 2.1 HOME PAKISTAN BUSINESS WORLD SPORTS LIFE & STYLE MULTIMEDIA OPINION MAGAZINE BLOGS URDU NEWS SINDHPUNJABBALOCHISTANKP & FATAJAMMU & KASHMIRGILGIT BALTISTANALERTS Balochistan unrest: Shahzain turned away from Dera Bugti 9:17 AM PST Toxic emissions: Alternative factory fuels causing respiratory disease By Sonia MalikPublished: April 25, 2013 Share this articlePrint this page Email Ever since gas supply to industries has become irregular, an increasing number of factories have begun using rice husk, corn cobs and mustard husk as cheap alternatives to run the furnaces. LAHORE: Around 30 complaints were received from workers and people living near factories in the city over the last two months, an Environment Protection Agency (EPA) official requesting anonymity told The Express Tribune... 3452. April 25, 2013 | ABC News
Authorities shut metals plant over toxin fears, Australia
A metals manufacturing plant in Port Kembla, south of Wollongong, has been closed for two weeks due to an investigation into dioxins and furans... 3453. April 25, 2013 | Reuters
Veolia sees strong growth in toxic waste recycling, France
Veolia Environnement sees strong growth in its toxic waste recycling business and will keep spending up to 100 million euros per year on plants to treat industrial solvents, old batteries and pharmaceutical waste... 3454. April 25, 2013 | telegram.com
Ozone pollution high across county, UK
WORCESTER — Worcester County received an F for ozone pollution for the second year in a row... 3455. April 25, 2013 | Pakistan Observer
Air pollution, Pakistan
Air pollution is actually the addition of any harmful substances to the atmosphere, which causes the damaging of the environment, human health and the quality of life... 3456. April 25, 2013 | SanLuisObispo.com
SLO County again ranked among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, USA
Although ozone air pollution levels have dropped in recent years, San Luis Obispo County continues to get a failing grade from the American Lung Association... 3457. April 25, 2013 | Environmental Health News
Born sooner and smaller; PFOS affects fetal growth in the womb
Babies with higher PFOS exposures in the womb are born smaller and sooner, reports a new study from Taiwan. The effects were found at levels of the perfluorinated chemical similar to those measured in U.S. and Canadian babies... 3458. April 24, 2013 | The Star Online
Students land in hospital after inhaling toxic fumes, Malaysia
ALOR SETAR: About 50 students of SMK Seri Pantai in Jalan Kuala Kedah here were sent to hospital after inhaling fumes believed to have come from a gas leak... 3459. April 24, 2013 | BBC
Jersey gets licence to ship waste ash to UK, UK
Toxic ash created by burning rubbish in Jersey's energy from waste plant can now be shipped to the UK for treatment or disposal... 3460. April 24, 2013 | theage.com.au
Air pollution linked to heart disease: study, Australia
Exposure to polluted air increases the risk of heart disease and stroke by speeding up the hardening of the arteries, according to new research... 3461. April 24, 2013 | Deseret News
Utah communities mark some improvement in air pollution battle, USA
SALT LAKE CITY — Although the most crowded cities along the Wasatch Front flunked an annual ranking for bouts of short-term spikes in unhealthy air pollution, the newest analysis acknowledges that local improvements are being made on the air quality front... 3462. April 24, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Soaring Demand for Metals Calls for Rethink of Recycling Practices, Says International Resource Panel, Germany
Berlin, The growth in demand for metals, which could see needs rise by almost ten times current levels, calls for a rethink of recycling practices in order to address negative environmental impacts... 3463. April 24, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Asia Overtakes Rest of the World in Consumption of Materials, Thailand
Bangkok, Asia Pacific has surpassed the rest of the world in its consumption of materials and will continue to dominate world material flows, according to a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report released today... 3464. April 23, 2013 | news24.com
Toxic waste kills Cape Town girl, 3, South Africa
Cape Town - A Cape Town toddler died and seven children had to be hospitalised after being exposed to chemical substances dumped on a field in Delft, it was reported on Tuesday... 3465. April 23, 2013 | CollegiateTimes.com
Toxic chemical spill shuts down Draper Road for several hours, USA
A hazardous material spill on Tuesday caused the block of Draper between Roanoke and Lee streets to be closed... 3466. April 23, 2013 | Yorkshire Post
Vehicle emissions to be tested in new city air pollution study, UK
GADGETS to measure air pollution are being installed this week on five of Sheffield’s busiest roads, in a bid to assess the impact of traffic on air quality for the first time... 3467. April 23, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UN to Support China to Phase out Ozone-Depleting Substances, with Major Climate Benefits
China is set to receive funding to eliminate the industrial production of ozone-depleting HCFCs (or hydrochlorofluorocarbons) by 2030. HCFCs are also a potent greenhouse gas... 3468. April 22, 2013 | mlive.com
Kalamazoo Today: Run to benefit Boston bombing victims; Forum on toxic waste at Allied Paper landfill, USA
Allied Paper landfill forum: A group opposing the federal government's plan to cap and monitor soil laden with PCBs at the Allied Paper landfill in the Edison neighborhood are hosting a public education forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 22... 3469. April 22, 2013 | OrlandoSentinel.com
Environmentalist denounces state rules for toxic substances in water, USA
The state's Environmental Regulation Commission will hear two very different perspectives today about proposed human-health standards for poisonous chemicals in Florida's surface waters... 3470. April 22, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
New Report Highlights Growing Biodiversity Awareness Worldwide, France
The results not only demonstrate a growing consciousness, they also show that respecting biodiversity provides tremendous opportunities for business around the world... 3471. April 22, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
TripAdvisor GreenLeaders™ Program Highlights Eco-Friendly Hotels to Help Travelers Plan Greener Trips, USA
Travelers will be able to tailor their search on TripAdvisor for hotels participating in the TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program, and view a detailed list of environmentally-friendly practices that they can expect at each location... 3472. April 21, 2013 | Bangkok Post
Activists fear pollution from Laos power plant, Thailand
Environmental advocates fear pollution from the Hongsa coal power plant in Laos' Xayaburi province will affect residents in the adjacent province of Nan in Thailand... 3473. April 21, 2013 | ABC News
Gravelly Beach cut off by chemical spill, Australia
Police have reopened the road to Gravelly Beach in northern Tasmania after a chemical spill this morning... 3474. April 21, 2013 | Tha Altoona Mirror
Flouride issue splits Tyrone, Northern Ireland
TYRONE - Borough Council voted March 11 to remove fluoride from the water supply, reversing its 1994 decision to add it... 3475. April 21, 2013 | The Sacramento Bee
The Public Eye: Possible asbestos exposure of Sacramento County workers alleged, USA
A Sacramento County safety inspector alleges county workers may have suffered asbestos exposure last year after managers did not take proper steps when cleaning up fallen ceiling material...
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