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5276. February 22, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Nations Commit to Scaling up Environmental Sustainability in UNEP's 40th Anniversary Year, Kenya
Nairobi, 22 February 2012-The world's environment ministers ended their annual meeting by committing to make the upcoming UN Conference on Sustainable Development 2012 a success... 5277. February 22, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Brazil Named Global Host of World Environment Day 2012, Brazil
Nairobi (Kenya), 22 February 2012 – The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced that Brazil, with one of the fastest growing economies in the world, will host World Environment Day 2012 (WED) on 5 June... 5278. February 22, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Norway Provides the UN Environment Programme with over US$30 Million of Support, Norway
As a tangible commendation of the mandate and achievements of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)... 5279. February 21, 2012 | WalesOnline
River pollution kills at least six trout, UK
A SECTION of the River Irfon in Mid Wales turned green, killing trout, according to reports of a pollution incident... 5280. February 21, 2012 | Mail Online
Lead in lipstick, arsenic in eyeliner and cadmium in mascara: The ugly secrets that the beauty industry isn’t telling you, UK
There have long been suspicions over the levels of toxins in make-up, with numerous reports paying close attention, in particular, to lead levels in lipsticks... 5281. February 21, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Smart Public Policies Key to Powering Up Africa's Clean Energy Potential, Kenya
Nairobi, 21 February 2012 - Opening up energy markets to private sector investment through the introduction of smart government policies will be the key to unlocking Africa's massive renewable energy potential... 5282. February 20, 2012 | Radio New Zealand
Group considers challenge to councils over river pollution, New Zealand
The Environmental Defence Society says it may go to the Environment Court to test the claim by many regional councils that they do not have the power to compel farmers to keep stock out of rivers... 5283. February 20, 2012 | RCS
Risk of water pollution by fracking overstated, Canada
The hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, process - injecting high pressure water, sand and chemicals into a shale bed to release natural gas... 5284. February 20, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Top scientists urge end to policy and governance failures to tackle social and environmental crises, UNEP
Top scientists will tomorrow (20 February) urge governments to replace GDP as a measure of wealth, end damaging subsidies, and transform systems of governance to set humanity on a new path to a better future - or risk climate... 5285. February 19, 2012 | IANS
Over 30 injured in Thai chemical explosion, Thailand
At least 37 people were injured in an explosion caused by a mixture of chemicals used for cleaning a swimming pool at a hotel in Thailand, local media reported... 5286. February 19, 2012 | AAP
Chemical leak to keep Vic port closed, Australia
A chemical spill at a storage plant in Portland, which forced residents indoors, is expected to keep the port closed on Monday... 5287. February 18, 2012 | The Himalayan Times
Toxic leak hits tourists, Thailand
BANGKOK: More than 30 people, many of them foreign tourists, were rushed to hospital today on the Thai resort island of Phuket after a chlorine leak at a hotel swimming pool, officials said... 5288. February 18, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Delegates from around the world gather to attend UNEP's Major Groups Forum, Kenya
The Global Major Group and Stakeholder Forum (GMGSF) of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) started today at the UN compound in Nairobi, Kenya... 5289. February 17, 2012 | Cambridge News
Chemical blaze in barn, UK
Fire fighters are battling flames and toxic smoke after laminating chemicals caused a barn to go up in flames... 5290. February 17, 2012 | NewsInferno
Studies See Toxic Risk from Coal Tar Pavement Sealants, USA
According to an MSNBC.com report, the studies confirm the widespread belief that asphalt sealants sprayed on freshly paved driveways and parking lots pose much more serious health risks than its alternative... 5291. February 17, 2012 | China Daily
Factories shut down over toxic glue, China
GUANGZHOU - About 1,000 companies producing leather goods, shoes and bags in the Guangdong provincial capital have had their business suspended after being suspected of using harmful glues... 5292. February 16, 2012 | spacemart.com
China's pollution related to E-cars may be more harmful than gasoline cars, China
Electric cars have been heralded as environmentally friendly, but findings from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, researchers show that electric cars in China have an overall impact on pollution that could be more harmful to health than gasoline vehicles... 5293. February 16, 2012 | The Globe and Mail
Study clears fracking but flags other drilling problems, CanadaStudy clears fracking but flags other drilling problems
Fracking – the shattering of rock deep underground to release shale gas – isn’t causing surface water pollution, but other activities associated with drilling may be, a new study says... 5294. February 15, 2012 | IANS
Electric cars cause more pollution than petrol ones, UK
LONDON - Though electric cars are heralded as an environment friendly solution in major cities, a study says their pollution levels are worse than petrol-powered vehicles... 5295. February 15, 2012 | ANI
Just 7 days of exposure to air pollution may up heart attack risk, USA
Washington, Feb 15 : Short-term exposure (for up to 7 days) to all major air pollutants, with the exception of ozone, may increase risk of heart attack, researchers have warned... 5296. February 15, 2012 | Environmental Health News
Hearts and air pollution: Five deadly air pollutants on five continents, EHN
Around the world, breathing a variety of air pollutants – in some cases for a single day – increases the chance that people will suffer heart attacks, according to a new analysis published Tuesday... 5297. February 15, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Media Arrangements for UNEP Governing Council and Global Ministerial Environment Forum, Kenya
Nairobi, 18 February 2012 - Representatives from over 100 countries, including Heads of State, environment ministers, renowned scientists, business leaders and civil society groups will meet in Nairobi from 20-22 February 2012... 5298. February 15, 2012 | 13WHAM.com
Chemical Leak At Avon Plant, USA
Avon, N.Y. - Police and hazmat crews were called to the Kraft Foods Plant 11:30 Monday night after reports of a chemical leak... 5299. February 15, 2012 | Scotman.com
Air pollution linked to raised heart attack risk, France
Scientists have linked exposure to air pollution to an increased risk of heart attack... 5300. February 14, 2012 | Reuters
Air pollution tied to stroke, memory loss: study, USA
Living in a crowded city or near a busy highway where the air quality is poor might lead to a higher chance of stroke or memory loss, according to two US studies...
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