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The International Workshop to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Chemicals Management in South-East Asia Region
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7251. November 12, 2010 | Transport and Environment (T&E)
Step forward on air pollution from shipping, USA
The world’s largest marine Emissions Control Area (ECA) has been approved by the International Maritime Organisation. Ships operating in waters off the North American coasts will be forced to use dramatically cleaner fuel and technology... 7252. November 12, 2010 | The Punch
Toxic waste: NPA, others trade blame over release of ships, Nigeria
Environment Standard and Regulation Enforcement Agency on Thursday at the National Assembly traded blames on who was responsible for the release of the vessel, Grand America, that berthed in Nigeria with containers of toxic waste... 7253. November 12, 2010 | Thanh Nien Daily
Toxic residues could shrivel shrimp exports: experts, Vietnam
Processors have to be very careful to ensure there are no toxic residues in their seafood shipments, or the nation will face bans imposed by governments in export markets, an industry group has warned... 7254. November 12, 2010 | Birmingham Mail
A toxic drug that led to the deaths of two cancer patients is still a threat, a Birmingham widow revealed, UK
A TOXIC drug that led to the overdose of two Birmingham cancer patients is still a threat to patients three years on, the widow of one of the victims has claimed... 7255. November 12, 2010 | UNEP
India Steers Full Speed towards Low Carbon Transport, India
New Delhi, 12 November 2010 - India has embarked on a new pathway towards developing a low-carbon transport system, days before the convening of the UN climate change convention in Cancun... 7256. November 11, 2010 | Courier-Post
Police seek suspect in chemical attack, USA
COLTS NECK — Authorities are hunting for the man who they say threw a liquid chemical thought to be acid on a township man in an apparent targeted attack Tuesday night... 7257. November 11, 2010 | The Times of India
Five days after Diwali, cracker pollution still in air, India
KOLKATA: The festive season may be over but the air is still thick with the remains of celebrations. Five days after Diwali, findings of West Bengal Pollution Control Board (PCB) put air pollution on Wednesday still higher than the normal permissible limit... 7258. November 11, 2010 | CBC News
Ban toxic toys, other kids' products: U.S. study, USA
Toxic toys and other children's products containing harmful ingredients require an extensive overhaul of the legislation that governs them, says a new U.S. scientific paper... 7259. November 11, 2010 | FRON
Update: Tesoro Refinery Sulphuric Acid Spill Contained, USA
MARTINEZ (KRON) -- An acid spill at Tesoro's Golden Eagle Refinery on Friday has now been contained, plant officials say. Friday's incident came at the same plant where a power outage Wednesday prompted a shelter-in-place order for people in North Concord and surrounding areas... 7260. November 10, 2010 | The Gulf Today
Singapore’s chemical ambitions face Chinese threat, Singapore
SINGAPORE’S aim to rule Asia’s expanding specialty chemicals market will be challenged with China set to boost capacity and reduce imports, leaving the island with limited export options... 7261. November 10, 2010 | ABC News
China jails father of toxic milk victim, China
China has jailed a man who was pushing for compensation following a tainted milk scandal... 7262. November 10, 2010 | The Independent
Microwave popcorn, tasty yet toxic, experts say, USA
Movie night? Nix the microwave popcorn, scientists say. In a new study published on November 8, Canadian researchers have found that industrial chemicals used to line junk food wrappers and microwave popcorn bags are contaminating the food inside.... 7263. November 10, 2010 | WDDTY
Toxic chemical finally faces worldwide ban, Canada
Canada has already classified it as toxic – now health authorities around the world may ban the chemical BPA (bisphenol A), which is used in cans, bottles and food packaging.... 7264. November 10, 2010 | Nature News
Oil spill's toxic trade-off, USA
Dispersed oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster could be more dangerous to wildlife than reports suggest.... 7265. November 10, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Lawrence Lab fined for toxic metal contamination, USA
LIVERMORE — The company that manages the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory has agreed to pay a $200,000 fine for mishandling ventilation equipment that led workers to be exposed to a toxic metal... 7266. November 10, 2010 | UNEP
Sudan-South Africa cooperation to boost water supply security, Kenya
Nairobi, 10 November 2010 - To support improved water security in Sudan at a time of heightened concern over the potential consequences of prolonged drought, a high-level Sudanese delegation visited South Africa last week to study water management facilities... 7267. November 10, 2010 | UNEP
UNEP co-hosts Governors' Global Climate Summit with focus on green economy, USA
Washington DC, 10 November 2010 - Together with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is co-hosting the Governors' Global Climate Summit 3: Building the Green Economy... 7268. November 10, 2010 | The Mainichi Daily News
China blamed after fine particle air pollution over Nagasaki islands exceeds standards, Japan
Fine particles are present in the air around the Goto island chain in Nagasaki Prefecture at a level above Japan's environmental standards, and they likely drifted over from China, says a new report by the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)... 7269. November 10, 2010 | The Jakarta Post
Bali urged to implement green space, Indonesia
Cities in Indonesia must be developed as environmentally and community friendly places to avoid the fate of Jakarta, a prime example of a “disoriented city”, growing as business, industrial and government centers... 7270. November 9, 2010 | WHIO Dayton
Chemical Spill In Richmond Contained, USA
RICHMOND, Indiana -- Firefighters in Richmond have contained a chemical spill that shut down South E and Seventh streets on Tuesday afternoon... 7271. November 9, 2010 | St Helens Star
Four in hospital after chemical leak, UK
FOUR men were taken to hospital and an industrial site was evacuated after a chemical spill at a freight depot in Haydock last night... 7272. November 9, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Worker killed after chemical tank explosion at DuPont plant in Tonawanda, USA
Tonawanda, NY -- A small tank at a DuPont plant exploded Tuesday morning, killing one worker, injuring another and forcing part of the building to be evacuated... 7273. November 9, 2010 | People's Daily Online
Chinese government pledges to cut toxic dioxin emissions, China
The Chinese government has pledged to cut dioxin emissions by 10 percent in key industries such as the steel industry and waste incineration in the next five years.... 7274. November 9, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Toxic plume spreads in Calif. town's water, USA
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A toxic plume of chromium has spread to multiple groundwater wells near the California desert town made famous by the movie "Erin Brockovich."... 7275. November 9, 2010 | UNEP
Training scheme aims to 'green' UN peacekeeping operations, Kenya
Nairobi, 9 November 2010 - As part of a concerted effort to 'green' UN peacekeeping operations, an intensive training programme for UN peacekeeping missions on environmental matters is taking place at UNEP headquarters in Nairobi...
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