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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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4076. November 26, 2012 | The Associated Press (AP)
Toxic syrup claims 13, Pakistan
LAHORE: Pakistani police say 13 people have died in the country after drinking cough syrup suspected of being toxic. Police officer Multan Khan said on Monday that the dead were all drug addicts who apparently drank the cough syrup in an attempt to get high... 4077. November 26, 2012 | The Courier-Mail
Renovators must leave asbestos to experts, Australia
NSW councils will be given guidelines on how they can minimise asbestos risks for home renovators as part of a campaign to protect DIY enthusiasts... 4078. November 26, 2012 | The Washington Post
Prominent Pakistani TV anchor threatened by Taliban survives assassination attempt, Pakistan
ISLAMABAD — Police on Monday found and defused a bomb planted under the car of a prominent Pakistani TV anchor threatened by the Taliban for his coverage of a schoolgirl shot by the militants, police said... 4079. November 26, 2012 | The Courier-Journal
Kosmos cement kiln burns scrap tires, reducing air pollution and saving landfill space, Article
First there’s a hissing sound as a gate opens to expose the glowing orange inferno burning within the maw of the Kosmos Cement kiln... 4080. November 25, 2012 | The Baltimore Sun
Baltimore firm aims to turn food waste into green business, Baltimore
Many people see Thanksgiving leftovers as too much of a good thing and toss them out. Vinnie Bevivino wants those uneaten castoffs and more — he sees a chance to make some green with them while going green... 4081. November 25, 2012 | NYTime.com
Fatal Fire in Bangladesh Highlights the Dangers Facing Garment Workers, India
MUMBAI, India — More than 100 people died Saturday and Sunday in a fire at a garment factory outside Dhaka, Bangladesh, in one of the worst industrial tragedies in that country... 4082. November 23, 2012 | ITV News
Hazardous chemical found in Flintshire company, UK
A hazardous chemical has been identified at the pharmaceutical manufacturing company, Euticals Limited, in Sandycroft, Flintshire... 4083. November 23, 2012 | Nature News & Comment
Chemical "soup" clouds connection between toxins and poor health, Article
Toxicologist Linda Birnbaum has tried to put sound science at the center of debates over chemical regulation... 4084. November 22, 2012 | China Daily
Toxic gas leaves 5 dead in NW China mine, China
XI'AN - Toxic gas inside a copper mine has left five workers dead in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, local authorities confirmed on Wednesday.. 4085. November 22, 2012 | UPI
Firm allegedly dumped toxic waste, Philippines
MANILA, Philippines, Toxic waste from U.S. Navy ships was illegally dumped in Subic Bay by a contractor, Philippine investigators say... 4086. November 22, 2012 | thestar.com
Toxic chemicals found in men’s grooming products, Canada
Some men may think twice about shaving off their moustache at the end of month. Men’s products, such as deodorant, aftershave and shaving cream, contain toxic chemicals with links to cancer, sperm damage and other health problems, says a report by Environmental Defence... 4087. November 22, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Ozone Statue Unveiled in Vienna to Mark Montreal Protocol Anniversary, Austria
VIENNA, As part of ongoing celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of one of the world's most successful environmental agreements, a statue dedicated to protecting the ozone layer was officially unveiled today at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna... 4088. November 21, 2012 | BBC
Review into chemical spill at Guernsey Airport development, UK
An investigation has begun to find out how 10 litres of the chemical bitumen was spilt by the firm redeveloping Guernsey's Airport... 4089. November 21, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Gap Widening as Nations Head to Crucial Climate Talks in Doha, UK/Kenya
London/Nairobi, If the world does not scale up and accelerate action on climate change without delay, emissions could rise to 58 gigatonnes (Gt) by 2020 - far above the level scientists say is in line with a likely chance of keeping global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius this century... 4090. November 21, 2012 | Pakistan Observer
Pollution may cause 40 per cent of deaths, Pakistan
Islamabad—Water, air and soil pollution, along with other environmental factors, contribute to 40 percent of deaths worldwide each year, a new study concludes... 4091. November 21, 2012 | South China Morning Post
Law doesn't require checks for toxic plasticisers in liquor, says drinks group, China
The China Alcoholic Drinks Association has hit back at critics over the revelation that high levels of a toxic chemical were found in a famous Chinese liquor brand... 4092. November 20, 2012 | The Time of India (TOI)
930 fined for driving cars without pollution certificate, India
NEW DELHI: The transport department as part of the crackdown on polluting vehicles has levied fines in the range of Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 to over 930 vehicle owners plying on Delhi's streets in the last 10 days. The drive launched following the smog cover that choked the Capital earlier this month is all set to take on vehicles not abiding by pollution norms... 4093. November 20, 2012 | Birmingham Post
Meriden residents find toxic waste near protest camp, UK
Residents fighting a green belt land battle with travellers found toxic waste dumped near their protest camp... 4094. November 20, 2012 | The Daily Star
Ban on sale of toxic chemicals used in food demanded, Bangladesh
Speakers at a human chain yesterday demanded formulation of a stringent law and its proper implementation to ban the sale of formalin, calcium carbide and other toxic chemicals... 4095. November 20, 2012 | NBC 4i
Are Toxic Toys Still On Store Shelves?, USA
Toys are always on kids' Christmas lists, but before you buy that must-have gift, there are some serious safety concerns to consider... 4096. November 19, 2012 | medwireNews
Geriatric health, lungs adversely affected by air pollution, USA
medwireNews: Elderly individuals living in highly polluted areas of the USA have higher levels of inflammatory markers in their blood compared with their counterparts who live in less-polluted regions, indicate the results of a study... 4097. November 19, 2012 | People's Daily Onlone
Rare birds poisoned by toxic pesticide, China
Police in North China's Tianjin Municipality confirmed that 20 rare birds were found dead and another 13 poisoned in the city's wetlands, after the area was tainted by highly-toxic pesticide, adding that the surviving birds were not in critical condition... 4098. November 19, 2012 | The China Post
DOH defends loosening of pesticide residue norms for apples, Taiwan
TAIPEI--The Department of Health (DOH) took issue Sunday with media reports that said the government raised maximum residue levels for 11 different pesticides to accommodate fruit imported from South Korea... 4099. November 19, 2012 | NYTime.com
In Delhi, a Blanket Ban on Plastic Bags Starts This Week, India
NEW DELHI–Babu Dayal sells fruit in front of the 3Cs Cineplex in Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi. When a customer buys a kilogram of bananas or half a kilo of apples from him, he hands them over in a plastic bag... 4100. November 19, 2012 | Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN)
Bangladesh’s Leather Horror, Bangladesh
The numerous leather tanneries located in the Hazaribagh district of Dhaka, Bangladesh, have not made any progress in cleaning up their act in recent years, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch...
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