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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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7476. August 23, 2010 | UNEP
Frozen Heat: Methane Gas Hydrates , Society and the Environment, Norway
Arendal (Norway), As global demand for energy grows and continues to outpace supply for the foreseeable future, so does pressure to explore the use of methane hydrates as an economically-viable energy source... 7477. August 22, 2010 | The Brunei Times
A container full of e-waste from Brunei seized in Indian city, Brunei
A container full of old computer parts originating from Brunei was seized in the Southern Indian city of Chennai by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) who classified the incident as a case "e-waste dumping", Indian media reported yesterday... 7478. August 22, 2010 | The Daily Star
3 injured in chemical factory fire, Bangladesh
A fire at a chemical factory at Jagannath Shaha road in the old part of the capital left three people severely burnt on Sunday... 7479. August 21, 2010 | The Daily Star
Toxic chemicals found in fertiliser, Bangladesh
Scientists have found high concentration of toxic chemicals like cadmium, lead and chromium in fertilisers which may affect agriculture ecosystem and thereby human health through food chain... 7480. August 21, 2010 | Daily news
Chemical fertilizer usage to be reduced, Sri Lanka
The usage of chemical fertilizer for cultivations will be reduced annually by 10 percent and the usage will be stopped completely within 10 years, said Agriculture Deputy Minister Jagath Pushpakumara in Bopitiya, Pannala... 7481. August 20, 2010 | The Straits Times
Child 'died due to BP pollution', USA
HOUSTON - A WOMAN sued BP's North American subsidiary on Thursday, claiming excess pollution from the company's refinery in Texas City, Texas, contributed to her infant child's death... 7482. August 20, 2010 | The Nation
Lampang resident dies from toxic air, Thailand
Another victim succumbed to toxins released by the Mae Mo lignitepowered plant in Lampang province, while waiting for the Supreme Administrative Court to consider his appeal, a source said yesterday. Kham Inkhampa, 79, died from chronic respiratory disease last Saturday... 7483. August 20, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Texas men critically burned in gas well fire, USA
LUBBOCK — Two men critically burned in a West Texas oil field accident didn't know natural gas was leaking around the well and were engulfed by flames after a fireball erupted, authorities said Friday... 7484. August 19, 2010 | The Economic Times
High concentration of toxic gas found in 'Chitra' bow, India
MUMBAI: A high concentration of phosphine gas has been found in the narrow part of the bow of 'MSC Chitra', the cargo vessel which was damaged in a collision off the coast here early this month, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) said... 7485. August 19, 2010 | McClatchy Newspapers
Oil toxic to base of food web, USA
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Scientists have found evidence that oil has become toxic to marine organisms in a section of the Gulf of Mexico that supports the spawning grounds of commercially important fish species... 7486. August 19, 2010 | UNEP
Humanitarian operations go green, UNEP
Geneva, Humanitarian action and relief efforts save lives and provide essential aid in the aftermath of natural disasters, conflicts and other crisis. But despite this critical role, humanitarian actions can result in damage to the environment, which is not often prioritised as a life saving issue... 7487. August 19, 2010 | Viet Nam News
Mining could kill Binh Thuan's tourism, Viet Nam
BINH THUAN — More than 410 tourism projects in central Binh Thuan Province have been seriously affected by titanium-exploitation projects, which are polluting coastal areas... 7488. August 19, 2010 | Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Thousands of Aussies protest climate change, Australia
THOUSANDS of Australians protested against inaction on climate change yesterday, converging on major cities to voice their discontent ahead of this week's national polls... 7489. August 19, 2010 | Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Kit to treat water pollution goes on sale in China, Japan
JAPANESE trading giant Itochu Corp. will start selling water-processing equipment in China to help combat the country's serious problems with water pollution, a company spokesman said yesterday... 7490. August 18, 2010 | Environmental Health News
Insecticide to be banned – three decades after tainted melons sickened 2,000 people, USA
Twenty-five years after the worst known outbreak of pesticide poisoning in U.S. history, an agreement is announced that phases out all uses of aldicarb... 7491. August 18, 2010 | The Capital Times
Hot tub blamed for chlorine gas leak at Sun Prairie pool, USA
A chlorine gas leak that sickened 22 people at a Sun Prairie swimming facility Wednesday morning appeared to originate from a hot tub, Sun Prairie Police reported... 7492. August 18, 2010 | UNEP
Russian forest fires pose major threat to bats, Germany
Bonn (Germany), The catastrophic wildfires that have swept across Russia this summer have killed at least 50 people and could cost the country's economy an estimated US$15 billion... 7493. August 18, 2010 | Viet Nam News
Dong Nai River protection requires concerted effort, Viet Nam
HCM CITY — All riparian provinces have to act together to save the Dong Nai River from excessive pollution, HCM City leaders said last Saturday... 7494. August 18, 2010 | Viet Nam News
Regulations require toys to display safety stamps, Viet Nam
HA NOI — Regulations requiring safety stamps for children's toys are about to be enforced, despite the fact about 85% of toys are smuggled from China and most sellers don't know where to get the stamps... 7495. August 18, 2010 | The Orange County Register
Gas leak forces evacuations in Newport Beach, USA
NEWPORT BEACH – Emergency crews have responded to a gas leak in a West Newport Beach neighborhood, where a backhoe reportedly struck a gas line... 7496. August 17, 2010 | The Straits Times
High toxic levels in toys, Singapore
A TEST of 50 toys in Singapore - some of them bought in well-known stores - found that nearly half had excessive amounts of toxic chemicals which can cause severe health problems in children... 7497. August 17, 2010 | Click2Houston.com
800 Fish Die After Chemical Release, USA
HOUSTON -- State officials are testing to make sure the water near a southwest Houston wastewater treatment plant is safe after 800 fish were found dead and washed ashore... 7498. August 17, 2010 | Viet Nam News
Experts review impact of intensive farming, Viet Nam
HCM CITY — The damage inflicted by intensive farming on the environment and human health were highlighted at a meeting held in HCM City yesterday... 7499. August 17, 2010 | Today Online
Nearly half of toys tested by Case contain harmful chemicals, Singapore
Nearly half of toys tested by the Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) were found to contain harmful chemicals... 7500. August 17, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Russian fires shrink as cold front advances, Russia
RUSSIAN firefighters have succeeded in pushing back wildfires while an advancing cold front is expected to finally put an end to a two-month heat wave, officials said yesterday...
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