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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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5176. February 10, 2012 | Reuters
Beijing to cut air pollution by 15% by 2015, China
BEIJING -- China's heavily polluted capital plans to reduce air pollution levels by 15 percent by 2015 and 30 percent by 2020 by phasing out old cars, relocating factories and planting new forests, state media said on Feb. 9... 5177. February 10, 2012 | Environmental Health News
Is cadmium the new lead? Link reported between the ubiquitous metal and kids with learning disabilities, USA
It’s a heavy metal. It’s linked to learning problems in school children. And every child is exposed. Sounds like lead? It’s cadmium... 5178. February 10, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Tara Oceans expedition arrives in New York City, USA
The French scientific research vessel, Tara Oceans, which is backed by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), has made a stopover at UN headquarters in New York as part of its campaign to raise awareness on the state of the oceans and marine life... 5179. February 10, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Domestic Consumption is Main Contributor to Africa's E-Waste, Swizerland
UN Report Finds Imports of Waste Electronics from Europe Continue to Add to Problem... 5180. February 9, 2012 | Stuff.co.nz
Lake Horowhenua toxic enough to kill a child, New Zealand
Water in Lake Horowhenua is so toxic that it could kill a small child, regional councillors have been told... 5181. February 9, 2012 | IOL.co.za
Toxic liquor kills 30 in India, India
New Delhi - The death toll among people who drank illegally brewed toxic liquor rose to 30 on Thursday in India's eastern state of Orissa, media reports said... 5182. February 9, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
From Soil Carbon to Nuclear Reactors: UNEP Yearbook Outlines Major Emerging Issues for Global Environment, Kenya
Launch to Include Media Preview of UNEP Governing Council... 5183. February 8, 2012 | healthinsurance.co.uk
Toxic hip replacements increase cancer risk, UK
The health risk of metal on metal hip replacements rises as research signals the devices increase cancer risk. Read what is happening here... 5184. February 8, 2012 | Monsters & Critics
24 die after drinking toxic liquor in eastern India, India
New Delhi - At least 24 people died after drinking illegally-brewed poisonous alcohol in India's eastern state of Orissa, media reports said Wednesday... 5185. February 8, 2012 | AAP
Toxic chemicals found in Pilliga NSW soil, Australia
The NSW government should suspend all coal seam gas (CSG) exploration licences following reports toxic chemicals were detected in Pilliga State Forest, the opposition says... 5186. February 8, 2012 | BBC
Smoky coal raises pollution level, UK
The Department of the Environment has warned of the lung cancer risk posed by households in Northern Ireland's urban areas burning smoky coal... 5187. February 8, 2012 | straitstimes.com
China officials on alert after Yangtze chemical leak, China
SHANGHAI (REUTERS) - Shanghai authorities are on alert after a chemical leak polluted the Yangtze River, the main source of water for China's most populous city,... 5188. February 7, 2012 | The Associated Press (AP)
5 hurt in chemical blast at South Carolina State, USA
ORANGEBURG, S.C.- Five people have been hurt in an explosion in a science building at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg... 5189. February 7, 2012 | ContraCostaTimes.com
Smoky air can harm dogs and cats, too, says vets and pollution experts, USA
Spare the air. Spare the human health. Now, spare the pets... 5190. February 7, 2012 | CNA
Pollution in 32 gas stations exceeds allowable levels: EPA, Taiwan
Taipei, Feb. 7 (CNA) Pollution in soil and underground water in 32 gas stations exceeds allowable levels, with three of them reaching an extent that requires remedial measures, the Environment.. 5191. February 7, 2012 | SCMP.com
Cadmium plants given marching orders, China
All heavy-metal smelting plants in Hechi , Guangxi province, will be relocated by 2015, a move that comes amid ongoing efforts to tackle a toxic cadmium spill that has threatened the drinking water of millions of people for weeks... 5192. February 7, 2012 | News24
Nigeria poisoning 'worst in modern history', Nigeria
Lagos - A lead poisoning epidemic in Nigeria's north that has killed 400 children and affected thousands is the worst in modern history, but cleanup has not even begun in many areas, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday... 5193. February 7, 2012 | The National
3,000 tonnes of waste dragged from creek, Dubai
DUBAI // Authorities are urging boat owners to stop emptying dirty water and diesel into the Dubai Creek, after more than 3,000 tonnes of waste, mostly black mud, was dragged from the creek bed... 5194. February 7, 2012 | Bloomberg
Carbon Capture Projects Imperiled by Worst-Case Scenario: Energy, Africa
The cloud of carbon dioxide that burst out of Lake Nyos in Cameroon and asphyxiated 1,700 people haunts the plans of oil and power companies to bury their greenhouse gases underground... 5195. February 7, 2012 | The Hindu
Rise in Bangalore's temperature attributed to high carbon emissions, India
Bangalore, which was once known for its salubrious climate, is getting hotter by the day because of the rise in global and local pollution levels, according to J. Srinivasan, Chairman of the Divecha Centre for Climate Change... 5196. February 7, 2012 | Voice of America
Lead Poisoning Rampant Among Nigerian Children Rights Group Says, Africa
Thousands of children in northwestern Nigeria are in urgent need of treatment for lead poisoning... 5197. February 7, 2012 | The Washington Post
Reports: China environmental accidents on rise, chemicals industry key cause, as costs mount, China
SHANGHAI — Environmental accidents are on the rise in China, mainly due to chemicals industry-related traffic and industrial mishaps, and the costs of such damage to the economy are rising... 5198. February 7, 2012 | Environmental Health News
Childhood obesity linked to phthalate exposure, USA
Higher urinary concentrations of phthalates most commonly used in personal care products were associated with body size measures in overweight children... 5199. February 7, 2012 | latimes.com
Proposed Utah mine expansion reflects politics of coal, USA
An obstacle to greening L.A.'s energy portfolio is the DWP's contract with a Utah plant, which requires the city to buy coal power until 2027... 5200. February 7, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Top Kenyan Athletes Support Half-Marathon Run to Celebrate UNEP's 40th Anniversary, Kenya
Kenya's top runners will join the public later this month for a half-marathon to mark the fortieth anniversary of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)...
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