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8126. May 24, 2010 | The Brunei Times
Brunei plans to destroy the environment, Brunei
I WAS stranded in Brunei for a week due to the volcanic ash. I have become fascinated with what I thought was a beautiful country, so have been following events on your website. I am amazed and saddened by finding out that it is all "window dressing", because no one cares... 8127. May 24, 2010 | Reuters
Singapore, Malaysia clean oil spill measuring 4 kms, Singapore
SINGAPORE, Singapore and Malaysia are conducting a joint clean-up operation involving 20 craft to remove about 2,500 tonnes of oil spilled after a tanker collided with a bulk carrier on Tuesday morning, Singapore's port authority said... 8128. May 24, 2010 | Reuters
UPDATE 1-Over 300 dead birds are likely Gulf spill victims, USA
LOS ANGELES, More than 300 sea birds, nearly 200 turtles and 19 dolphins have been found dead along the U.S. Gulf Coast during the first five weeks of BP's huge oil spill off Louisiana, wildlife officials reported on Monday... 8129. May 24, 2010 | The Citizen Tribune
A need for federal regulation of toxic metals in jewelry, USA
The shiny allure of silvery jewelry has been part of the human experience for millennia — archaeological evidence points to people wearing jewelry more than 50,000 years ago... 8130. May 24, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
BP continues to use toxic dispersant, USA
WASHINGTON (AP) -- BP PLC is continuing to spray a toxic chemical dispersant to break up the Gulf oil spill, even though a deadline to stop use of the chemical has passed... 8131. May 24, 2010 | Huddersfield Examiner
Linthwaite chemical factory explodes - latest details, UK
A MASSIVE fire at a chemcial factory in Linthwaite was being battled early today. More than 100 firefighters and 25 engines from across West Yorkshire attended the scene at Grosvenor Chemicals, Lee Mill Lane, Linthwaite... 8132. May 24, 2010 | Irish Examiner
Warning to residents after chemical plant blaze, UK
A huge blaze at a chemical works in Britain was brought under control today after more than 120 firefighters spent the night tackling the flames... 8133. May 24, 2010 | The Portland Press Herald
Old mill’s toxins linger in Corinna, USA
As residents try to rebuild the town of Corinna, they deal with the knowledge that the pollution at one of Maine’s worst Superfund sites may never fully go away. CORINNA — Two gas stations, a seafood restaurant and a car wash line the approach to downtown Corinna... 8134. May 23, 2010 | The Times of India
Two killed in gas leak at illegal coal pit, India
ASANSOL: Two people were killed and two fell ill from the effects of inhaling methane gas at an illegal coal pit near the Chora Block Incline of ECL in the early hours of Saturday... 8135. May 23, 2010 | Seacoast Online
No easy solution to Portsmouth's pollution problem, UK
PORTSMOUTH — At the local, state and federal levels, there's a battle being waged to clean up the Piscataqua River and Great Bay... 8136. May 23, 2010 | Los Angeles Times
Oil spill caused by 'a confluence of unfortunate events', USA
Although the exact cause of the Deepwater Horizon explosion isn't certain, at least a dozen offshore drilling experts agree that cement, or pipes encased by cement, had to have failed first... 8137. May 23, 2010 | Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Current could carry disaster to fragile reef, USA
FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY -- - This 221-mile coral reef that skirts the tip of Florida -- one of the most important ecosystems on Earth -- stands near the edge of oblivion... 8138. May 23, 2010 | Times Online
How our beaches are polluted by thousands of sewage spills, UK
Pollution New official files reveal the huge amount of raw effluent that water companies are letting into the sea, even in blue flag bathing areas... 8139. May 23, 2010 | Democrat and Chronocle
Shale drilling plans create friction, USA
In Pennsylvania, miners are pumping millions of gallons of chemical-laced water into horizontal wells to fracture underground shale formations and release valuable natural gas. Plans to do so in New York are mobilizing citizens by the thousands... 8140. May 22, 2010 | Somerset County Gazette
Evacuation after gas leak in Wellington, New Zealand
RESIDENTS were evacuated from their homes after a gas leak in Wellington during the early hours of the morning... 8141. May 22, 2010 | KIRO Seattle
Chemical Cloud At Lakewood Building Causes Hazmat Response, USA
LAKEWOOD, Wash. -- Three firefighters and one other person were taken to the hospital after being exposed to a chemical cloud created by a mix of cleaning solutions at a Lakewood building... 8142. May 22, 2010 | BBC
Man is treated for chemical face burns at Wrexham firm, UK
A man was taken to hospital with chemical burns to his face after an incident on an industrial estate... 8143. May 22, 2010 | The New York Times
Despite Leak, Louisiana Is Still Devoted to Oil, USA
MORGAN CITY, La. — In some parts of the country, the sight of oil drifting toward the Louisiana coast, oozing into the fragile marshlands and bringing large parts of the state’s economy to a halt, has prompted calls to stop offshore drilling indefinitely, if not altogether... 8144. May 21, 2010 | Viet Nam News/ANN
Ho Chi Minh City tackles soaring urbanisation, Vietnam
A TWO day conference to discuss sustainability in big cities and the problems of skyrocketing urbanisation in Viet Nam concluded in Ho Chi Minh City yesterday... 8145. May 21, 2010 | The Daily Star
CNG cylinder blast blows up workshop, Bangladesh
Three garages at the city's Uttara were burnt to ashes when a CNG cylinder of a private car exploded yesterday, also leaving two workers injured... 8146. May 21, 2010 | Toronto Sun
MOH to look at how diesels drive pollution, Canada
Parks along a revamped Georgetown rail corridor will be covered by a “toxic umbrella” and become too poisonous to use, city council’s parks and environment committee was told Friday... 8147. May 21, 2010 | Indo-Asian News Service (IANS)
Lasers can clean chemical attack contamination, USA
Washington, May 21 : The present scientific age has been witnessing an increasing use of lasers in various fields. Decontamination operations after a terror attack might well be the latest addition to the list... 8148. May 21, 2010 | The New York Times
Ready to Ship in Hawaii: 20,000 Tons of Garbage, USA
BURNSIDE TOWNSHIP — Al Puhalla walks around his construction company offices and shows what the growing natural gas industry means to him: a crew working to build a new storage facility, trucks going in and out on jobs and a growing number of employees... 8149. May 20, 2010 | Environmental Health News
Cancer by the numbers: How many are caused by the environment?, USA
More than 60 percent of U.S. cancer deaths are caused by smoking and diet. But what about the rest? Some experts say a decades-old estimate that six percent is due to environmental and occupational exposures is outdated and far too low... 8150. May 20, 2010 | The Daily Star
Two hurt in gas cylinder burst, Bangladesh
Two people were injured in a gas cylinder explosion at a garage in the city’s Uttara Thursday morning...
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