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24 - 26th June 2013
The International Workshop to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Chemicals Management in South-East Asia Region
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7451. October 1, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Worker Injured in Charcoal Plant Explosion Dies, USA
LEXINGTON, Ky. — One of four workers injured in a flash fire at a southern Kentucky charcoal plant has died... 7452. October 1, 2010 | Courant.com
One injured in Split Rock Lodge explosion, USA
A gas explosion rocked Split Rock Resort & Golf Club in the Poconos early Friday morning, severely damaging the sports complex to the rear of the Galleria Restaurant building... 7453. September 30, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
U building reopens after toxic chemical spill cleaned up, USA
Two students working with the chemical pyridine in a seventh-floor lab were hospitalized for observation... 7454. September 30, 2010 | PRW
Toys R Us sells ‘toxic toys’ claims US lobby group, USA
A coalition of more than 20 investors has released an open letter concerning the “toxic PVC toys” on sale in Toys R Us. The document was signed by members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, an alliance of 275 institutional investors with more than $100bn in assets... 7455. September 30, 2010 | Water Technology Online
Toxic chemicals contaminate Colorado groundwater, USA
BOULDER, COLO. — The city of Boulder, Colo., announced that it will conduct a series of tests after being alerted that the groundwater in some areas of the city is highly contaminated with toxic chemicals, dailycamera.com reported... 7456. September 30, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Chemical spill at U of M forces evacuation, USA
MINNEAPOLIS -- The University of Minnesota says a building on the East Bank campus in Minneapolis should reopen Thursday after a chemical spill forced the building to be evacuated... 7457. September 30, 2010 | UNEP
Pioneering study examines the role of patents in combating climate change, Belgium
Brussels, Six countries - Japan, the United States, Germany, Republic of Korea, France and the United Kingdom - are the source of almost 80 percent of all innovations developed worldwide in the field of clean energy technologies (CETs)... 7458. September 29, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Ammonia leak contained at New Stanton warehouse, USA
An ammonia leak has been contained and cleaned up at a refrigerated food warehouse in New Stanton, near Interstate 70... 7459. September 28, 2010 | The Advertiser
Chemicals spark high school fire, USA
About 2,300 Lafayette High School students evacuated their school Monday when a trash can fire broke out in a hallway... 7460. September 28, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
3 hurt after upstate NY college chemical release, USA
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Authorities say a firefighter and two University of Rochester employees were taken to hospitals after chemicals were released in the college utilities plant... 7461. September 28, 2010 | THe Detroit News
Chemical release contained at Shelby Township plant, USA
Shelby Township -- A chemical cloud that was released this morning at a metal coating company in the 23 Mile and Hayes area does not pose any threat to nearby residents, fire department officials said... 7462. September 27, 2010 | Peop;e Management Magazine Online
Walkers fined over worker’s toxic gas death, UK
Walkers Snack Foods and one of its suppliers have been fined a total of £350,000 after a worker was killed by a cloud of toxic gas... 7463. September 27, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Four Hurt In Charcoal Plant Fire Remain Hospitalized At UK, UK
Three workers injured in a flash fire at a southern Kentucky charcoal plant have been upgraded to serious condition at the University of Kentucky Hospital, while a fourth man remains in critical condition... 7464. September 27, 2010 | New Haven Register
Man hurt, firms evacuated in North Haven acid leak, USA
NORTH HAVEN — Two companies were evacuated this morning and a man was injured during the release of acetic acid at one of the companies, Ald Lab Chemicals, 410 Sackett Point Road... 7465. September 27, 2010 | Hutch News
Two injured in flash fire have been identified, USA
The Hutchinson Fire Department has released the names of two people injured in a flash fire Friday in Hutchinson... 7466. September 27, 2010 | UNEP
Global business leaders to support transit to a low carbon future, Mexico
Mexico City (Mexico), Leaders from influential global corporations and key global environmental organizations are expected to call on countries to make a success of this years UN climate negotiations in Mexico... 7467. September 25, 2010 | WNDU
Ammonia leak at Paw Paw winery sends a dozen to the hospital, USA
An ammonia leak at a Paw Paw winery Friday sent a dozen people to the hospital... 7468. September 24, 2010 | WZZM
Ammonia leak empties southwestern Michigan winery, USA
PAW PAW, Mich. - A popular southwestern Michigan winery was evacuated this afternoon after an ammonia leak... 7469. September 23, 2010 | Viet Nam News
Toxic sugar blamed for mass bee deaths in Gia Lai Province, Viet Nam
GIA LAI — Nearly 1,200 swarms of bees died in Chu Pah and Ia Pa districts in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, due to suspected poisoned sugar, with bee and sugar samples under testing in Ha Noi... 7470. September 23, 2010 | The Star Online
Recycle your handphone, Malaysia
THE next time you are using the latest electronic gadget, sitting on a bench or unlocking a lock, ever wonder that they could have been derived from one of your old mobile phones... 7471. September 23, 2010 | China Daily
Companies Banned drug found in hair care products, China
Beijing - A local drug watchdog has launched an investigation into a hair care company in Zhejiang province after its products for the Singapore and Hong Kong markets were found to contain a banned chemical, Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday... 7472. September 23, 2010 | Bangkok Post
Locals flee chemical leak, Thailand
Students and residents of Bangkok's Saphan Sung district have been rushed from their schools and homes following a toxic chemical leak at a hair products warehouse... 7473. September 23, 2010 | The Daily Star
Toxic liquor kills 4, Bangkladesh
Four men have died after taking homemade liquor at Manirampur Bagdipara in Shahjadpur upazila... 7474. September 23, 2010 | The Nation
Chemical leak forces school to send students home, Thailand
A leak of hair bleach chemicals from a nearby factory forced a Bangkok school to temporarily close and evacuate its students yesterday. However, no one was harmed... 7475. September 22, 2010 | Viet Nam News
Firms avoid environmental protection fees in HCM City, Viet Nam
HCM CITY — Many enterprises in HCM City have become debtors of the Municipal Environmental Protection Sub-department, not paying charges fixed by the city, a report says...
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