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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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3851. January 20, 2013 | sundayobserver.lk
Toxic waste dumped into Mudun Ela, Sri Lanka
Authorities are still examining the condition of the drinking water in and around Batahena road of Ganemulla, Kadawatha and specially in those areas close to the Mudun Ela. The situation emerged when a private company, which has now been identified by the Central Environment Authority, dumped a load of chemical waste in to Mudun Ela early last week... 3852. January 20, 2013 | The New Indian Express
Toxic substances detected in milk, India
The Andhra Pradesh State Food Laboratory officials on Saturday declared the milk products of Heritage, Jersy, Mother Dairy, Vijaya and Dairy life as contaminated. Officials urged the public not to feed milk products from these brands to children... 3853. January 20, 2013 | The Newark Advocate
Study sheds light on chemical linked to suicide, USA
Understanding the mindset of people who are contemplating suicide is being tackled in a different arena — in the laboratory... 3854. January 20, 2013 | The Denver Post
EPA, Sen. Udall launch push to clean up West's toxic mines, USA
A snow-covered tailings heap on Boreas Pass leaks toxic cadmium and zinc, deadly for fish, into creeks that flow down through Breckenridge and, eventually, into Denver's Dillon Reservoir... 3855. January 20, 2013 | Herald Scotland
Pioneering waste plant faces legal action after pollution leaks and an explosion, UK
Toxic pollution breaches and an explosion at a new Scottish waste incinerator have triggered tough legal action and an investigation by Government safety watchdogs, upsetting plans for a dozen more waste-burning plants... 3856. January 19, 2013 | Thanh Nien News
Pollution on the rise in Vietnam’s major rivers, Vietnam
Persistent demographic and industrial problems over the past year have worsened the pollution in southern Vietnam’s major waterways, the Dong Nai and Saigon Rivers, Ho Chi Minh City authorities said... 3857. January 19, 2013 | CBC News
Oshawa, Ont., industrial fire sends out possibly toxic smoke, Canada
Homes and businesses near an asphalt factory had to be evacuated Saturday as fire crews battled a potentially toxic blaze since the early morning... 3858. January 19, 2013 | Recordnet.com
S.J. County makes gains on toxic emissions, USA
Toxic emissions from San Joaquin County factories and power plants continue to decline, according to data released this week by the Environmental Protection Agency... 3859. January 19, 2013 | Bangkok Post
When the air turns toxic, Thailand
The ghost-like appearance of Beijing and many other Chinese cities as they became shrouded in a toxic smog with particulate levels 25 times higher than safe limits last week was a scary reminder of the fate awaiting countries that fail to take their air quality seriously. A fate that was graphically illustrated by a recent Beijing university study which estimated that the number of people dying prematurely as a result of air pollution in four of China's major cities was close to three times the number killed in traffic accidents... 3860. January 19, 2013 | The Economist
The new black, General
Soot is even worse for the climate than was previously thought... 3861. January 19, 2013 | Washington Times
Treaty on mercury would not affect vaccines with thimerosal, USA
A global treaty to reduce toxic mercury in the environment has been completed and will be presented to countries for their agreement to control and reduce ways in which mercury is used, released or emitted... 3862. January 19, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Minamata Convention Agreed by Nations, Switzerland/Kenya
Global Mercury Agreement to Lift Health Threats from Lives of Millions World-Wide... 3863. January 19, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
GEF Given Funding Role in New Mercury Convention, Switzerland
International negotiators select Global Environment Facility as funding mechanism for treaty to reduce mercury pollution... 3864. January 18, 2013 | The Independent
730-mile crude oil pipeline threatens land under control of Canada's First Nation population, UK
Of all the Idle No More protests that sprung up on Wednesday's national day of action across Canada, what may have worried the conservative government of Stephen Harper the most was a gathering of aboriginal young men banging tribal drums outside a hotel in downtown Vancouver... 3865. January 18, 2013 | Environmental Health News
Mercury emissions threaten ocean, lake food webs, United Nations
As United Nations delegates end their mercury treaty talks today, scientists warn that ongoing emissions are more of a threat to food webs than the mercury already in the environment... 3866. January 18, 2013 | Leaving on Earth
Chemicals That Promote Obesity Down the Generations, General
Diet and exercise are seen as the key factors that cause obesity, but new research suggests that certain chemicals called obesogens contribute to the global weight problem... 3867. January 17, 2013 | GlobalPost
South Korea: Toxic smog from China has increased pollution levels, South Korea
The toxic smog that’s enveloped China in the past week has drifted over to South Korea, increasing air pollution to double the government’s acceptable level in some cities... 3868. January 17, 2013 | BBC
Toddler drinks caustic soda, burning throat and stomach, UK
A toddler suffered burns to his throat and stomach when he drank a toxic chemical in a shop in Manchester... 3869. January 17, 2013 | Examinaer.com
USEPA says Buttonwillow facility tops list of California toxic chemical releases, USA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency issued California's Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) data for 2011 yesterday and a Kern County hazardous waste facility headed the top ten list... 3870. January 16, 2013 | ENN
NASA Satellite Images Reveal Dramatic Increase in Air Pollution Over China, USA
NASA's Terra satellite acquired natural-color images of northeastern China on January 3 and January 14, highlighting a drastic shift in air quality for the region... 3871. January 16, 2013 | foodproductiondaily.com
Plastic chemical absorption levels higher than thought - study, USA
Plastic absorbs chemicals for longer than previously thought while in the sea, according to a University of California Davis study... 3872. January 16, 2013 | EPA
EPA Toxics Release Inventory Report provides Alaska residents with information on chemical releases, USA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has published the 2011 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, providing information to communities about chemical releases to air, water and land across the nation... 3873. January 16, 2013 | Pacific Business News
EPA releases list of Hawaii’s largest toxic chemical emitters, Hawaii
The amount of toxic chemicals released by businesses and the military in Hawaii increased by 4 percent in 2011, with Hawaiian Electric Co.’s Kahe power plant on Oahu topping the list of the 10 facilities that released the most chemicals, according to a report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency... 3874. January 16, 2013 | The News Leader
Chemical smell sends 3 to hospital from Waynesboro motel, USA
WAYNESBORO — The Colony House motel in Waynesboro was evacuated late Wednesday afternoon after an odor was detected in the building. Firefighters worked into the evening trying to pinpoint the source... 3875. January 16, 2013 | Environmental Health News
Low blood lead levels linked to lower IQ in Italian kids., Italy
Kids exposed to low levels of lead score lower on IQ tests, according to a study of junior high students in Northern Italy...
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