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5776. September 22, 2011 | CBC News
5 chemical threats to the Great Lakes, Canada
The Great Lakes have faced various threats for years, from industrial pollution to invasive species, but another challenge worries many researchers these days — the emerging chemical threat... 5777. September 21, 2011 | BBC
Bangladesh to keep out 'toxic ship' MV Asia Union, Bangladesh
Bangladeshi officials have ordered the country's coast guard not to allow a suspected toxic ship into its waters... 5778. September 21, 2011 | The Earth Times
Scientists measure Deepwater spill atmospheric pollution, USA
Faced with the ecological disaster of the 2010 BP oil spill from the Deepwater Horizon, clean up experts used a 'least worst' option and reduced the amount of oil to hit the coastal ecosystems by burning floating oil... 5779. September 21, 2011 | Courier Times
Hydrogen explosion causes evacuation, USA
FALLS — About 50 workers were evacuated from a Falls company after an accidental hydrogen explosion Tuesday... 5780. September 21, 2011 | St. Louis Business Journal
Ladue businesses evacuated after cyanide spill, USA
An accidental spill Tuesday at Albarre Jewelry in Ladue prompted the closure of the westbound lanes of Clayton Road and 10 nearby businesses, KSDK reports... 5781. September 21, 2011 | WSOC Charlotte
Teacher hurt in gas leak at West Charlotte High School, USA
A teacher at West Charlotte High School was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after inhaling fumes from a gas leak... 5782. September 21, 2011 | ABC News
Hastings River toxic clean-up begins, Australia
The clean-up of an industrial site on the Hastings River near Port Macquarie has begun... 5783. September 21, 2011 | The Times of India (TOI)
Gas leak in chemical unit near Tarapur plant kills 4, India
MUMBAI: Four people died and 11 people were taken ill after a gas leak from a chemical plant in the Tarapur MIDC area. The condition of three of the 11 was stated to be critical... 5784. September 21, 2011 | IANS
High pollution levels ups heart attack chances, UK
Exposure to high pollution levels is not only harmful to overall health, it also increases your chances of a heart attack... 5785. September 20, 2011 | The Washington Post
China solar company pledges toxic waste cleanup for factory targeted in pollution protests, China
SHANGHAI — A solar panel maker targeted by violent protests over pollution from one of its factories in eastern China has apologized and says it will do what’s necessary to clean it up... 5786. September 20, 2011 | IBNLive.com
Gas leak in a chemical plant in Tarapur, 4 dead, India
Thane: Four employees of an industrial plant died and three were critical following the leakage of gas at the Tarapur Industrial Estate in Thane on Tuesday night, police said... 5787. September 20, 2011 | Democratic Voice of Burma
Car swap scheme looks to cut pollution, Burma
The Burmese government has kick-started a scheme to swap old cars for a permit to import a new one, in what it claims to be an attempt to promote fuel efficiency and reduce emissions in the country... 5788. September 20, 2011 | The Gulf Today
5 die at US biker fest; toxic fumes blamed, USA
CLARKSVILLE: Fumes from a generator leaked into a recreational vehicle, killing three men and two women who were at a biker festival to raise money for needy children, an organiser for the event said... 5789. September 20, 2011 | IANS
Chinese toxic ship arrives in Bangladesh, Bangladesh
Dhaka, Sep 20 : A Chinese-owned toxic ship, which arrived in Bangladesh's Chittagong city for dismantling Monday, has been asked to stay out of the port area... 5790. September 20, 2011 | 3 News
Fears of chemical spill prove false, New Zealand
A stretch of Mt Albert Rd in Auckland was blocked off in the early hours of this morning after a white smoke and a funny smell emanating from a rubbish truck sparked fears of a chemical spill... 5791. September 20, 2011 | British Medical Journal
Air pollution linked to heart attack risk, UK
Scientists co-funded by us have discovered that some types of air pollution can help ‘trigger’ a heart attack... 5792. September 20, 2011 | Radio New Zealand
Mitigation slowly reducing dairy runoff into rivers, New Zealand
Scientists have found that dairy runoff into the country's rivers is decreasing in areas where significant measures to reduce the problem are in force... 5793. September 20, 2011 | The Daily Star
China shuts factory after pollution protests, China
China shut down a solar panel factory yesterday after hundreds of angry residents staged days of violent protests over pollution, the second such incident in as many months... 5794. September 19, 2011 | WVNSTV.com
Chlorine Leak Reported at Elk Valley Public Service District, USA
A small chlorine leak was reported at 9 a.m. Monday at the Elk Valley PSD... 5795. September 19, 2011 | Reuters
UPDATE 1 - "All clear" after ethylene leak from Texas storage, USA
HOUSTON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - An ethylene leak, that temporarily closed a portion of a Texas highway near Houston, was "under control" late Monday morning, a Mont Belvieu police spokeswoman said... 5796. September 19, 2011 | Reuters
China firm apologises for toxic waste after protest, China
Protesters overturned vehicles before being dispersed, after waste from the factory, which manufactures photovoltaic panels, cells and wafers, killed large numbers of fish in a nearby river, according to state media... 5797. September 19, 2011 | Business Pundit
10 Toxic Toys That Kids Actually Played With
Good parents always want the best for their children, and for them to play as safely and happily as possible... 5798. September 19, 2011 | allAfrica.com
Four Residents Die After Drinking Toxic Brew, Kenya
Four people died on Monday at Muchatha village in Banana, Kiambu, after drinking a toxic brew... 5799. September 19, 2011 | PV-Tech
JinkoSolar forced to close manufacturing plant after chemical leaks, China
Updated: Several days of angry demonstrations by local residents after a leak of fluoride from a cell manufacturing plant owned by JinkoSolar have led to the plant closing... 5800. September 19, 2011 | IOL.co.za
Factory worker burnt in chemical fire, South Africa
A man was severely burnt while working in a factory in Strydom Park in the north of Joburg on Monday, paramedics said...
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