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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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3776. February 4, 2013 | EurActiv
WHO air pollution review prompts new EU policy promises, EU
The European Commission has promised a review of the EU's clean air standards later this year after new research by the World health Organization (WHO) suggested links between air pollution and health conditions ranging from neurodevelopment disorders to cardiovascular and respiratory deaths... 3777. February 4, 2013 | Herald Scotland
Safe levels of air pollution exceeded at 26 locations, UK
THE health of thousands of Scots is being put at risk every year with cities failing to meet targets on air pollution, environmentalists have warned... 3778. February 4, 2013 | Pakistan Observer
Ruins of pollution, Pakistan
It is horrifying that the Indus River, its barrages, its canals, hannels and water courses are being polluted. Tons and tons of Industrial, domestic and hospitals’ waste are being dumped and drained into the Indus River and its canals... 3779. February 4, 2013 | ITV News
Full scale of pollution spill affecting birds not yet known, UK
It could be days before the true scale of the pollution spill affecting sea birds on the south coast of England is known, wildlife experts have said... 3780. February 4, 2013 | Business Recorder
Heavy trucks causing air, noise pollution in capital, Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of heavy trucks, entering and leaving the industrial area everyday, are causing air and noise pollution in the federal capital and disturbance among the sector's residents... 3781. February 3, 2013 | The Asahi Shimbun
Survey: Breathing bad air in Beijing like smoking 21 cigarettes, China
BEIJING--Spending a day here when smog blankets the city and the air pollution is severe is equivalent to smoking 21 cigarettes, or about a pack a day, according to a survey by a company related to the environmental industry... 3782. February 3, 2013 | Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Nuclear safety chief quizzed over Fukushima, Japan
TOKYO — Japanese police have questioned a former head of the nuclear safety body regarding possible criminal charges over the Fukushima nuclear crisis, news reports said Sunday... 3783. February 3, 2013 | BBC
Scotland's most polluted streets revealed, UK
Parts of Scotland are failing to meet targets on air pollution, according to figures highlighted by an environmental campaign group... 3784. February 3, 2013 | ABC News
Climate Change and Agriculture, Australia
PIP COURTNEY, PRESENTER: Australia is a land of droughts, fires, storms and flooding rains, but if the climate science is right, the warning is to expect more of the same, but with more intensity and more often... 3785. February 3, 2013 | Herald Scotland
Car pollution breaches safety limits at 26 urban sites, UK
Fumes from vehicle exhausts breached air pollution safety limits at 26 urban sites across Scotland last year and put the health of millions of people at risk, according to Government monitoring results... 3786. February 2, 2013 | West Virginia News and Sports
After highs reached in the 1990s, coal production levels on the decline, USA
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- After reaching record highs in the late 1990s, coal production levels in West Virginia have declined in recent years... 3787. February 2, 2013 | Reuters
Politics of pollution: China's oil giants take a choke-hold on power, China
The search for culprits behind the rancid haze enveloping China's capital has turned a spotlight on the country's two largest oil companies and their resistance to tougher fuel standards... 3788. February 2, 2013 | UTSanDiago.com
City loses suit over pollution cleanup beneath stadium, USA
downtown — A federal judge has ruled strongly in favor of a major energy firm that the city sued for roughly $250 million over its pollution cleanup efforts beneath 166-acre Qualcomm Stadium site... 3789. February 2, 2013 | West Virginia News and Sports
Forecast troubling for Central Appalachian coal, USA
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Long-term forecasts for coal production in West Virginia and the rest of Central Appalachia continue to show major declines are underway -- and still to come -- for the region's mining industry... 3790. February 2, 2013 | Ventura Country Star
Pesticides trigger rift between Somis residents and farm, USA
When Tillie Petersen and Bob Flores bought their two-story Colonial home in rural Somis 15 years ago, they intended to live there the rest of their lives. But recurring headaches, fatigue, burning skin and nausea changed their plans... 3791. February 2, 2013 | latimes.com
China entrepreneurs cash in on air pollution, China
Gigantic domes to play in, fancy masks and even cans of air from other regions have come to market since fine particulate matter went off the charts in China... 3792. February 1, 2013 | Insurance Business Review
ACE launches new environmental pollution coverage for public organizations, USA
ACE USA has rolled out a new insurance product, known as ACE Public Entity Retained Limits Policy Endorsement, to offer integrated first-party pollution coverage for public entities... 3793. February 1, 2013 | South China Morning Post
Japan looks west and holds its breath as Chinese pollution heads its way, Japan
Pollution that has been choking the mainlandis heading our way, scientist in Tokyo warns... 3794. February 1, 2013 | TNN | Times of india
28 50kg drums of chemical found on Samjhauta, India
AMRITSAR: Customs officials seized drums full of chemical from the Samjhauta Express that arrived from Pakistan on Thursday. Sources said the officials found 28 drums of 50kg each filled with some chemical... 3795. February 1, 2013 | Leaving on Earth
Capitol Hill Pollution Under Fire, USA
In 2009, Jeff Young reported on protests against the use of coal at the Capitol Power plant, which supplies energy to Capitol Hill. T.. 3796. February 1, 2013 | Leaving on Earth
Booming Coal Exports Threaten the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
UNESCO is threatening to take the Great Barrier Reef off its list of World Heritage sites in the wake of Australia’s decision to build new coal transport facilities on the Queensland coast... 3797. February 1, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Half-Marathon to Celebrate Nairobi as World's 'Environment Capital', Kenya
Marks First Ever Meeting of Environment Ministers under UNEP Universal Membership... 3798. February 1, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Global Centre for Ecosystem Management Established by UNEP and China, China
Centre Will Support a Strengthened UNEP by Promoting Science-Policy Interface, Providing Capacity Building and Facilitating Policy Setting on Ecosystem Management in all Developing Countries... 3799. January 31, 2013 | AlertNet
Brazil police blame toxic foam for 235 deaths in nightclub, Brazil
Flammable soundproofing filled club with poison gas * Survivors' health worsening due to toxins inhaled By Ana Flor SANTA MARIA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - A highly flammable foam was responsible for the death of 235 people in a nightclub in southern Brazil last weekend... 3800. January 31, 2013 | Agence France-Presse (AFP)
In China, hospital visits rise due to pollution, says media, China
Beijing: Doctors in Beijing said Thursday that hospital admissions for respiratory complaints rose in recent days during the latest bout of pollution, as air quality in the city began to improve...
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