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The International Workshop to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Chemicals Management in South-East Asia Region
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6776. January 17, 2011 | Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Smoking can causes gene damage in mere minutes: study, USA
THOSE first few puffs on a cigarette can within minutes cause genetic damage linked to cancer, scientists said in a study released... 6777. January 17, 2011 | The Badger Herald
Possibly dangerous chemical found in Madison water, USA
A potentially dangerous chemical was discovered in drinking water in a number of cities nationwide, creating concerns for Madison residents serviced by city wells... 6778. January 17, 2011 | Natural News
Banned toxic chemicals found in 100 percent of pregnant women - new study, USA
(NaturalNews) A new study from the University of California, San Francisco reveals that 100 percent of expectant mothers (sample size = 268) are contaminated with highly toxic synthetic chemicals... 6779. January 17, 2011 | The Star Online
Villagers want factory out, Malaysia
RESIDENTS in Kampung Bagan Dalam, Butterworth, are appealing to the authorities to relocate a cement batching plant, which they claim was causing dust pollution... 6780. January 17, 2011 | Pakistan Observer
Updated cancer treatment facility inaugurated, Pakistan
Karachi—Sindh Minister for Health, Dr. Saghir Ahmed inaugurated the Cancer Treatment facility, updated at a cost of Rs. 602 million, by Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) on Wednesday... 6781. January 16, 2011 | Associated Press of Pakistan (APP)
Pollution increases to alarming level in Capital, Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): Environmental pollution has been increased to alarming levels in the federal capital, which is also adversely affecting the adjoining areas of the city... 6782. January 16, 2011 | The National
Iraq blames Iran for water pollution, Iraq
BAGHDAD // The Iraqi guards patrolling the frontier with Iran are supposed to be on the lookout for smugglers, drug traders and weapons traffickers. For the past six months, however, the border guards in southern Iraq have spent much of their time trying to keep out another unwanted visitor - polluted water... 6783. January 16, 2011 | TreeHugger
Toxic Waste Nuclear Sludge Candy Recalled- Because it's Toxic, USA
Circle City Marketing and Distributing doing business as Candy Dynamics, Indianapolis, IN, is issuing a voluntary recall of all Toxic Waste® brand Nuclear Sludge® Chew Bars, all flavors, Net wt. 0.7 oz (20 g) package. The product is imported from Pakistan... 6784. January 16, 2011 | Houma Today.com
Permit investigation triggers criticism of DEQ, USA
HOUMA — For 28 years, oilfield waste has been stored in open pits in Grand Bois. Residents have long complained to anyone and everyone who would listen, including state regulators, that dust and fumes from the pits have sickened their community... 6785. January 16, 2011 | Post-Tribune
Chromium found in NWI, USA
The cancer-causing chemical made famous in the movie "Erin Brockovich" is finding its way into drinking water in Northwest Indiana -- likely at many times the level California scientists consider safe, according to a new report... 6786. January 16, 2011 | Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Smoking causes gene damage in minutes, USA
WASHINGTON DC, United States—Those first few puffs on a cigarette can within minutes cause genetic damage linked to cancer, US scientists said in a study released Saturday... 6787. January 15, 2011 | The Associated Press (AP)
Taiwan firm to make paper from rice, wheat stalks, Taiwan
A leading Taiwanese paper company expect to begin mass producing paper pulp made of rice and wheat stalks this year, a newspaper reported Saturday... 6788. January 15, 2011 | The Jakarta Post
Sustainable green cities, Indonesia
The face of cities in Indonesia this year will not change much. They will continue to experience a very rapid process of urbanization. The population residing in urban areas is estimated to increase from 54 percent in 2010 to 68 percent in 2025... 6789. January 15, 2011 | LusakaTimes.com
Zambia: KCM: Power failure caused Kafue river pollution, Zambia
Zambia ‘s largest copper miner, Konkola Copper Mines, blamed the latest pollution of Kafue River on a power outage earlier this week which led to the failure of the pumps at its tailings disposal site on the Copperbelt province,... 6790. January 15, 2011 | Indo-Asian News Service (IANS)
Pollution causing cancer in children in China, China
Beijing, Jan 15 : Over 32,000 children under 14 in China today suffer from cancer and such cases are on the rise due to the rampant pollution and unhealthy lifestyles, the health experts here have warned... 6791. January 15, 2011 | KFOX News
Chemical Leak Closes Off Area In Far East El Paso, USA
EL PASO, Texas -- El Paso Fire Department hazmat crew was on the scene of a chemical spill in far East El Paso Saturday... 6792. January 15, 2011 | Reuters
Germany announces action plan for toxic dioxin, Germany
Germany on Friday announced a plan to enforce higher standards in animal feed production after the discovery of toxic chemical dioxin in feed, which has triggered a health alert and hit sales of German eggs and pork... 6793. January 15, 2011 | NYTimes.com
Recession Special: Cleaner Air, USA
The previous Congress failed to pass climate change legislation, and the new House is openly hostile to the idea. But what the government has not mandated, the economy is doing on its own: emissions of global warming gases in the United States are down... 6794. January 15, 2011 | Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Arsenic levels in rural community exceed federal limits, USA
BANQUETE — Some residents in the northwestern reaches of Nueces County are paying for well water that contains levels of arsenic above what the federal government says is safe to drink... 6795. January 14, 2011 | Bangkok Post
China says 96 detained over tainted dairy products, China
China has detained nearly 100 people suspected of producing and selling melamine-tainted dairy products, state media said Thursday, despite a ban after the chemical killed at least six babies in 2008... 6796. January 14, 2011 | The Jakarta Post
Winding stream of e-waste, INdonesia
Reading David Pogue’s column in The Jakarta Post (Jan. 3, 2010) I found a spirit of optimism. The message is clear: The government and consumers can join forces to pressure electronic gadget manufacturers to adopt an extended producer responsibility (EPR) principle... 6797. January 14, 2011 | The Associated Press (AP)
China sets goals to reduce emissions of pollutants, China
China said Friday it would cut emissions this year by rejecting construction projects that pollute too much and developing new technologies that curb greenhouse gases... 6798. January 14, 2011 | The Associated Press (AP)
US agency warns of liver damage with Sanofi drug, USA
Federal health officials are warning doctors and patients that a recently launched heart drug from Sanofi-Aventis SA has been linked to liver damage in a handful of patients... 6799. January 14, 2011 | The Guardian
China sets new pollution controls, China
Chinese government adds two new pollution indicators to its list of reduction targets in bid to curb emissions... 6800. January 14, 2011 | The Times of India (TOI)
Heater emits toxic gas, couple killed, India
NEW DELHI: A 65-year-old homoeopathic doctor and his wife reportedly suffocated to death in Mehrauli, south Delhi after they reportedly left their LPG heater on all night...
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