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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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4401. September 16, 2012 | The Associated Press (AP)
2 arrested in UT chemical spray release at Walmart, USA
RIVERTON, Utah (AP) — Two people have been arrested on suspicion of releasing a pepper spray-like substance in a Walmart in Utah and prompting an evacuation of it... 4402. September 15, 2012 | The Jakarta Post
Can we still trust alternative medicines?, Indonesia
In Indonesia, many alternative medicines are not fully regulated and monitored. This allows for uncertainty regarding the efficacy and safety of such products. Many alternative medicines are not supported by evidence-based research... 4403. September 14, 2012 | Healthzone.ca
House plants can remove toxic chemicals from the environment, Canada
Like the rapacious Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors, some of the easiest-to-grow houseplants can devour what’s bad for you (though unfortunately not bad boyfriends or girlfriends)... 4404. September 14, 2012 | NewsOK.com
EPA grants to help with runoff pollution in Oklahoma waters, USA
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Oklahoma more than $2 million in grants to help curtail several types of pollution in watersheds... 4405. September 14, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Most Widely Ratified Treaty in UN History Marks Silver Jubilee Success Underscores Benefits of Pursuing Inclusive Green Economy, France/Kenya
Paris/Nairobi -Hailed as the most successful treaty in UN history - for achieving universal ratification and meeting its targets ahead of schedule, the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer will celebrate its 25th anniversary on 16 September... 4406. September 14, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
African Ministers Adopt Programmes to Boost Sustainable Development, Eye Key Role in Post-Rio+20 Landscape, Africa
Arusha, Tanzania - Environment ministers and government representatives from over forty African countries on Friday adopted a set of flagship programmes and decisions that could catalyse a new wave of sustainable development on the continent... 4407. September 14, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UNEP Sustainable Transport Campaign Rewards Participants, Switzerland
Geneva - The Let’s Travel Together campaign launched at the Rio Summit last June by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), together with over 20 train, metro, bus, and carpooling companies across Europe, came to an end with the raffle awarding prizes to the virtual travellers!... 4408. September 13, 2012 | The Local
Toxic chemicals scare at Berlin US consulate, USA
The US consulate in Berlin was partially evacuated on Thursday after three staff members said they felt ill and feared a visitor had released a noxious chemical. Police and hazardous chemicals teams were called in but found nothing... 4409. September 13, 2012 | DNA
Air pollution levels in Surat alarm GPCB, India
Being heavily industrialised, air pollution is a big issue in Surat despite attempts by Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) to tackle the problem... 4410. September 13, 2012 | innovations-report.de
New model could help fill data gap in predicting historical air pollution exposure, USA
In a study that analyzed relationships between air quality and unemployment levels, a Tufts University researcher has developed a new statistical model that retrospectively estimates air pollution exposure for previous time periods where such information is not available... 4411. September 13, 2012 | The Earth Times
'Nano-Velcro' detects mercury pollution in water, USA
A new nanoparticle system described as 'nano-Velcro' has been developed at an American university which detects even small levels of heavy metals in water. Traces of mercury dumped in lakes and rivers can end up in fish and water that are later consumed by humans... 4412. September 13, 2012 | Environmental Health News
Pollution, Poverty, People of Color: Warnings about contaminated fish fail to reach people most at risk, USA
MADISON, Wis.–Trey Mackey expertly baits his fishing hook with a live worm, sits down on a folding chair and casts a line into the waters of Monona Bay. He’s driven up from Chicago for a day of fishing that could provide a fresh, tasty dinner of blue gill... 4413. September 13, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Balancing Finance and Technology Key to Climate-Resilient Future, Thailand
Bangkok - Experts from 36 countries called on the international community to build the fundamental infrastructure that will help developing countries move to a low-carbon future at the end of a workshop run under the Technology Need Assessment Project (TNA)... 4414. September 12, 2012 | The Brunei Times
Finding colour that never fades, UK
SCIENTISTS have found nature's way of creating colour that never fades, a technique they say could replace pigments used in industry with natural plant extracts in products from food colouring to security features in banknotes... 4415. September 12, 2012 | TreeHugger
7 Least Toxic Laundry Detergents, USA
Of all the cleaning supplies we sprinkle, splash, and spray in our homes, laundry detergent may be one of the more insidious... 4416. September 12, 2012 | Bangkok Post
Locals await lab tests amid toxic stench, Thailand
CHACHOENGSAO : Local officials have decided to suspend a wastewater treatment plan at a dump site in Phanom Sarakham district until a laboratory test proves the plan's method is acceptable... 4417. September 12, 2012 | East Anglia Daily Times
East Anglia: Belgian duo rescued after toxic fumes drama in North Sea, UK
TWO fisherman were overcome by toxic fumes after mixing bleach while cleaning a fishing boat... 4418. September 12, 2012 | New ACS Podcast
New American Chemical Society Podcast: Green plants reduce urban air pollution 8x more than expected, USA
WASHINGTON, The latest episode in the American Chemical Society’s (ACS’) award-winning Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions podcast series concludes that trees, grass and other greenery growing in the concrete-and-glass canyons of cities... 4419. September 12, 2012 | Environmental Health Perspectives
Common plasticizer linked to childhood skin problem, EHP
Children with higher exposures in the womb to a phthalate called BBzP are at greater risk of developing eczema before age 2, concludes a study of African-Americans and Dominicans from New York City. There is widespread exposure to the plasticizer, which is found in vinyl flooring... 4420. September 11, 2012 | The Jakarta Post
Navy readies ships to monitor oil spill, Indonesia
Batam: The Indonesian Navy has readied several of its vessels to monitor an oil spill following a collision between two vessels in the waters off Singapore on Sunday afternoon... 4421. September 11, 2012 | The Brunei Times
Water in Surigao, Palawan mining areas contaminated, Philippines
RIVER basins and drinking water sources in the mining town of Claver in Surigao del Norte and in Bataraza town in Palawan are contaminated with Hexavalent Chromium, according to a study released by Friends of the Earth (FoE) Japan this month... 4422. September 11, 2012 | CBC News
Oilsands to exceed Alberta's new pollution limits, say documents, Canada
Less than two weeks after Alberta enacted legally enforceable pollution limits for its oilsands region, industry figures already suggest they will soon be breached by emissions of two major gases causing acid rain... 4423. September 11, 2012 | The Daily Star
Toxic gas emission ails students, Bangladesh
Six students of Hazi Kachhim Uddin Public School in the capital's Tongi were hospitalised yesterday when they fell seriously ill after inhaling toxic gas discharged from a factory of Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd... 4424. September 11, 2012 | Impartial Reporter
Police warning over toxic smoke from burning stolen cables, UK
Callous thieves are putting the health of local communities at risk by burning electrical cables they have stolen creating toxic smoke, police are warning... 4425. September 11, 2012 | DNA | ANI
US acknowledges link between toxic dust from 9/11 aftermath and cancer, USA
The US Government has, for the first time, acknowledged a connection between toxic dust at Ground Zero after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks and several different kinds of cancer...
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