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WHO Regional Workshop on Chemical Safety
24 - 26th June 2013
The International Workshop to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Chemicals Management in South-East Asia Region
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7476. September 15, 2010 | China Daily
Ban on bleaching agent considered, China
BEIJING - The Ministry of Health (MOH) is considering a ban on a popular flour bleaching agent in response to growing public concerns over the abusive use of the chemical whitening agent... 7477. September 15, 2010 | USPRwire
Non Toxic Cleaning Chemicals Use Foam Formulation to Clean Hands, USA
Daimer Industries Inc.®, a New England-based international provider of non toxic cleaning chemicals, announced Eco-Green® Hand Wash Cleaner Foam for the Public Works sector. The institutional hand cleaner uses a plant-grade formula to clean stubborn oil, dirt, and grease from delicate skin... 7478. September 15, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Chemical spill sends 5 to hospital, USA
FORT ATKINSON, Wis. - A chemical spill at a Fort Atkinson manufacturing plant has sent five people to the hospital... 7479. September 15, 2010 | UNEP
Millions unite for 'Clean up the World' campaign, Australia
Sydney (Australia), 15 September 2010 - Millions of people across the globe will be cleaning up their local parks, waterways and forests in a bid to restore and protect nature this Clean Up the World Weekend, in support of the United Nations 2010 International Year of Biodiversity... 7480. September 14, 2010 | Today Online
6,500 buildings need to go 'green', Singapore
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) estimates that at least 6,500 buildings here need to be retrofitted over the next 20 years... 7481. September 14, 2010 | The Jakarta Post
Holidays breathe fresh air into city lungs, Indonesia
As residents return to Jakarta from their Idul Fitri holidays, those who remained in the capital will remember the weekend when they enjoyed fresher air and bluer skies in their city... 7482. September 14, 2010 | KFSM
Ammonia Leak Causes Evacuation at Cold Storage Facility in Lowell, USA
A small ammonia leak caused the Zero Mountain Cold Storage facility in Lowell to be evacuated Tuesday afternoon... 7483. September 14, 2010 | stltoday.com
Man burned in Jerseyville propane tank explosion, USA
JERSEYVILLE - A gas worker pumping propane into a storage tank was severely burned in a gas explosion Monday night, police said... 7484. September 13, 2010 | Bhutan Observer
RSTA plans car number regulation in towns, Bhutan
The system of allowing entrance for vehicles into certain areas according to the last digit of registration number, like the one followed at the Tashichhodzong park­ing area, will be implemented in the main town areas soon, according to Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA)... 7485. September 13, 2010 | The Salt Lake Tribune
Chemical spill burns two at Tooele plant, USA
Two people were burned Sunday evening in a chemical spill at a Tooele metal plant... 7486. September 13, 2010 | TreeHugger
Coal Pollution Will Kill 13,200 Americans This Year & Cost $100 Billion in Additional Health Care Bills, USA
A perfect example of how the cost of electricity from fossil fuels isn't fully represented by the price on our bill: A new report from the Clean Air Task Force shows that in the United States particle pollution from existing coal power plants... 7487. September 13, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Environmental school site in toxic soil cleanup, USA
Students at a new green themed school named for noted conservationists Rachel Carson and Al Gore don't have to go far for a lesson in environmental contamination: Their US$75 million campus was laden with toxic soil... 7488. September 13, 2010 | UPI
Odor and color can be signs of toxic water, USA
WASHINGTON -- If you're looking at water and think it looks and smells bad, it probably is -- and possibly toxic too -- U.S. researchers say... 7489. September 13, 2010 | WYFF Greenville
Cause Of Chemical Plant Fire Still Unkown, USA
ROEBUCK, S.C. -- Dozens of firefighters responded to a fire at the Hexion Specialty Chemicals in Roebuck early Monday morning... 7490. September 12, 2010 | GMANews.TV
Group calls for non-toxic toys as Christmas season looms, USA
Expecting higher demand for children's toys during the Christmas season, an environment group asked the government to ensure that those that will be sold in the market are free of toxic chemicals... 7491. September 12, 2010 | The Sunday Business Post
Medical attention sought after toxic spill, USA
A number of people have sought medical attention after coming into contact with an acid spill on a busy public road in the midlands... 7492. September 11, 2010 | Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Gas blast, fire ravage California town, six reported dead, USA
CALIFORNIA firefighters were battling a huge fire still raging yesterday hours after a gas pipeline exploded destroying or damaging more than 170 homes, amid reports at least six people had been killed... 7493. September 11, 2010 | KTRK
Worker suffers breathing problems due to chemical leak, USA
PASADENA, TX -- One person suffered breathing problems after an ammonia leak at a Pasadena plant... 7494. September 10, 2010 | China Daily
Beijing faces severe shortage of water, China
Water shortage in Beijing will reach 200 million to 300 million cubic meters before the water diverted from southern China is available for use here, an official from the Beijing Water Authority said during a forum on Tuesday... 7495. September 10, 2010 | Express-Times
Pollution-related deaths in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are worse than national average, report says, USA
The Clean Air Task Force says its report released Thursday about the number of deaths caused by coal plant emissions is proof more stringent laws are needed... 7496. September 10, 2010 | Bloomberg
Hong Kong Air Pollution Index Registers `Very High' 114 in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Air Pollution Index reached a “very high” 114 in Causeway Bay as of 6 a.m. this morning, the city’s Environmental Protection Department said on its website... 7497. September 10, 2010 | Wicked Local Waltham
Brandeis University student is hurt in chemical explosion, USA
A Brandeis University graduate student sustained first- and second-degree burns and lacerations to his face in a chemical explosion at the school’s science building Thursday morning, said Fire Chief Richard Cardillo... 7498. September 10, 2010 | IPS
Dirty water is new ecological battle, Sweden
A PRIMARY topic of discussion at a weeklong international water conference here can best be summed up in two words: "dirty water"... 7499. September 10, 2010 | People's Daily Online
Factory toxic gas leak in central China, two injured, China
A chemical factory in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region reported a toxic gas leak Thursday, injuring two people, according to local authorities... 7500. September 9, 2010 | Viet Nam News
Textile firm discharges waste, Viet Nam
HA NOI — Two employees of Pangrim Neotex, a Korean textile company, were caught discharging around 1,000cu.m of untreated waste water into the Hong (Red) River in Viet Tri City on Sunday, according to Phu Tho Province's Environment Police Bureau head Ngo Quy Trieu...
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