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5701. November 10, 2011 | ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation )
Orica plant shut indefinitely after chemical leak, Australia
The head of the New South Wales Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has ordered the closure of Orica's Newcastle chemical plant after the latest leak from the site... 5702. November 9, 2011 | Terra Daily
High toxic levels found at school, market neighboring informal e-waste salvage site in Africa, Africa
Tests at a school beside an informal electronic waste salvage site in Ghana's capital Accra reveal contamination due to lead, cadmium and other health-threatening pollutants over 50 times higher than risk-free levels... 5703. November 8, 2011 | Hindustan Times
Toxic Capital air killing like never before, India
The Capital is breathing poison. Every day 21 people die of respiratory diseases in Capital and vehicular pollution is to be blamed in the majority of cases... 5704. November 6, 2011 | The Times of India (TOI)
1 dead, 12 ill after inhaling toxic fumes, India
MUMBAI: One person died and 12 others fell ill after inhaling toxic fumes at a factory at the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone (Seepz) in Andheri on Friday evening... 5705. November 5, 2011 | Asia News Network
Getting rid of toxic toys, Malaysia
Register or go bust, this is what Malaysia's Domestic Trade, Co-operative and Consumerism Ministry is telling businesses involved in the import, trade and supply of toys.00 5706. November 3, 2011 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Mercury Negotiations Move Forward Towards Global Treaty, Kenya
Nairobi, 3 November 2011 - Representatives from 120 governments are gathering at the headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programmed (UNEP) in Nairobi this week for negotiations towards a global treaty on mercury... 5707. October 19, 2011 | SeacoastOnline.com
Seal deaths rise to 128; scientist cites toxins, UK
RYE — The number of dead seals washed up on the New England coast is not the only thing expanding, a spokeswoman from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Tuesday. The area in which the seals are showing up is also increasing... 5708. October 19, 2011 | China Daily
Pesticides bring a silent spring, China
Overuse of chemicals in farming raises concerns about food on our table, Yang Wanli reports from Yunnan and Shandong provinces... 5709. October 18, 2011 | Spiegel Online
The Death of the Kyoto Process, German
There seems little possibility that next month's climate summit in Durban will produce an emissions reduction agreement -- meaning the world will soon lack any binding CO2 targets. Europe may soon find itself alone in the fight against global warming... 5710. October 18, 2011 | The Globe and Mail
Documents detail Mulroney-era efforts to block U.S. asbestos ban, USA
Anti-asbestos lobbyists say former Canadian politicians, ambassadors and bureaucrats abandoned their morals when they successfully lobbied two decades ago to prevent the carcinogenic material from being banned in the United States... 5711. October 17, 2011 | IPS
Women Call the Shots on Mega Copper Mine, Papua New Guinea
BUKA, Bougainville , Oct 17, 2011 (IPS) - Whether the world’s largest open-cut mine on this island territory of Papua New Guinea (PNG) will resume copper and gold production... 5712. October 17, 2011 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Young Environmental Leaders from Developing Countries Showcase Sustainable Solutions in Germany, Germany
Leverkusen (Germany) / Nairobi, 17 October 2011 – Young environmental leaders from 18 developing countries are gathering in Germany this week to showcase their own, innovative solutions for sustainable development... 5713. October 14, 2011 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UN experts target toxic flame retardant HBCD for control under global chemicals treaty ,Switzerland
Geneva (Switzerland), 14 October 2011 – The Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee, a scientific body to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)... 5714. October 12, 2011 | Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Filipino captain in NZ sea pollution crisis charged, New Zealand
TAURANGA, New Zealand (AFP) - The Filipino captain of a ship stuck on a New Zealand reef was arrested and charged Wednesday as up to 70 containers fell into rough seas and a black tide of oil washed up on beaches... 5715. October 12, 2011 | Stuff.co.nz
Heavy penalties for ship pollution, New Zealand
If prosecuted, the captain or owners of stricken cargo ship Rena could face up to two years behind bars or a fine of more than half a million dollars... 5716. October 11, 2011 | EurekAlert
Mercury pollution in the Great Lakes region -- nearly forgotten, but not gone, USA
The scope and intensity of mercury pollution in the Great Lakes region is much greater than previously reported, but additional mercury controls should bring needed improvement, according to a new summary of scientific research on the subject... 5717. October 11, 2011 | ScienceDaily
Ammonia Air Pollution from Cars and Trucks Worse in Winter, USA
ScienceDaily (Oct. 11, 2011) — Motor vehicles and industry are primary producers of ammonia in Houston's atmosphere,... 5718. October 11, 2011 | latimes.com
Increased monitoring finds more water pollution in California, USA
The latest review of water pollution data in California shows substantial jumps in toxic and pesticide contamination, the number of dirty beaches and tainted fish... 5719. October 10, 2011 | PRNewswire-USNewswire
Toxic BPA: Chemical Industry Claims Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups are BPA-Free, Asks FDA for New Rule, USA
Advocacy Groups Respond, Demand Environmental Health Protections Now from bisphenol A (BPA)... 5720. October 10, 2011 | Business Line
Rs 30 crore for toxic waste removal from Bhopal, India
NEW DELHI, OCT. 10: The government will spend Rs 30 crore in removing 346 tonnes of toxic waste from the Bhopal gas tragedy site, over 25 years after the deadly industrial disaster took place... 5721. October 10, 2011 | huffingtonpost.com
7 Non-Toxic Solutions to Healthy Hair Color, USA
We all know how frustrating it can be when you're having a bad hair week. You start to really notice that your hair color is looking washed-out, flat, and dull, your ends are see-through, and your hair is completely lifeless... 5722. October 10, 2011 | Shanghai Daily
Cancer chemical in paper tissues, China
A WHITENING agent that could cause cancer has been found in tissues produced in underground factories in... 5723. October 10, 2011 | Enfield Independent
Chemical alert after smoke bomb let off on 329 bus in Winchmore Hill, UK
POLICE shut down Green Lanes in Winchmore Hill this morning after a suspected chemical spill... 5724. October 10, 2011 | Hacney Gazette
Pollution levels turning River Lee into a ‘sewage ditch’, says charity, UK
The stretch of the River Lee that runs through Hackney is so polluted that it is no longer a river but “an open sewer”, according to an environmental charity... 5725. October 9, 2011 | Sundayobserver.lk
Chemical imports to be regulated, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka will regulate the use of hazardous chemicals and monitor industries that use them to draw international investments into the chemical sector and to create industrial awareness,...
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