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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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1326. February 19, 2020 | The Guardian
The toxic air we breathe: The health crisis from Australia's bushfires
For months, Australians breathed air pollution up to 26 times above levels considered hazardous to human health. The long-term impact could be devastating. 1327. February 19, 2020 | CBC Canada
Babies frequently exposed to cleaning products at higher risk of asthma: Study
Air fresheners, deodorizers, dusting sprays, hand sanitizers, oven cleaners singled out by study's lead author. 1328. February 19, 2020 | The Narwhal
Living close to major roads leads to higher risk of Parkinson’s and dementia: UBC study
Proximity to sources of air pollution can affect neurological health — but green space has protective effects. 1329. February 19, 2020 | Chemistry World
Engineered yeast can remove heavy metals from wastewater
Easy storage and rapid growth could see yeast compete with bacterial and chemical remediation. 1330. February 18, 2020 | The Guardian
Are plastic containers safe for our food? Experts say it’s hard to know
The plastics industry says its containers are safe but some experts advise consumers to avoid heating them and advocate using glass or metal instead. 1331. February 18, 2020 | Washington Post
Air pollution crossing US state lines, causing premature deaths
The team found that electric power plants were the biggest contributor to deaths related to pollution from other states. 1332. February 14, 2020 | Chemical Watch
Use of PFASs 'widespread' in UK food packaging, report finds
'Significant levels' in samples from major supermarkets, food outlets. 1333. February 13, 2020 | New York Post
Air pollution is killing New Yorkers - but it's not coming from here
In the United States, 41-53% of all premature deaths related to poor air quality can be attributed to pollution coming from another state. 1334. February 13, 2020 | MIC.com
Air pollution from other states is causing premature deaths for U.S. citizens, study finds
Ever heard the phrase "sharing is caring"? You probably don't want to hear it in relation to air pollution, though. Unfortunately, according to a recently published study, that's exactly what's going on in the United States. 1335. February 11, 2020 | Exporess UK
UK air pollution will debilitate the next generation of British sports stars
Medical professionals today warned for the first time that air pollution is likely to impact on children's "potential to train" for sport in the UK, leading to a debilitating impact on British sports stars of the future. 1336. February 11, 2020 | The Guardian
Fossil fuel pollution behind 4m premature deaths a year
Burning gas, coal and oil costs world's economy $8bn a day and particularly harms children. 1337. February 11, 2020 | Health Day
Puberty starts a year earlier for girls now than in the 1970s
Girls are entering puberty about a year earlier than they did back in the 1970s, according to global data on breast development. Obesity and endocrine disrupting chemicals could be contributing to the trend. 1338. February 11, 2020 | The Telegraph
More than a quarter of children's training grounds have dangerous level of pollution, scientists find
Children's sport grounds have dangerous levels of air pollution, a study has found, as medical professionals warn of the risk to the next generation of stars. 1339. February 10, 2020 | The Washington Post
In agricultural giant Brazil, a new and growing hazard: The illegal trade in pesticides
Irresponsible pesticide use worldwide poisons millions of people, kills hundreds of thousands and damages soil, water and ecosystems. 1340. January 30, 2020 | Reuters
Heavy traffic pollution may affect kids' brain development
High levels of exposure to traffic-related air pollution at a very young age may lead to structural changes in the brain, a new imaging study suggests. 1341. January 27, 2020 | Hindu Stan Times
Diseases, allergies stalk residents of Jharia
Experts say Jharia's air has high levels of nitrogen oxide and sulphur oxide emitted by diesel trucks that move around the city daily carrying coal. 1342. January 24, 2020 | Scientific American
To replace controversial plastic additive BPA, a chemical company teams up with unlikely allies
To test its new compound, Sherwin-Williams sought help from scientists and environmental groups critical of bisphenol A. 1343. January 23, 2020 | The Province
Study links living near highways to risk of neurological disorders
Researchers at the University of B.C. have found a link between living near highways and an increased risk of several major neurological disorders, including dementia and Parkinson's disease. 1344. January 22, 2020 | WebMD
FDA sunscreen report raises concern over chemicals
It shows that the six active ingredients tested were absorbed into the body. Some continued to be elevated beyond the FDA’s threshold of concern for 3 weeks after the people in the study stopped putting them on their skin. 1345. January 22, 2020 | Fair Warning
Federal scientists endorse precautions in using cellphones in light of possible cancer risks
Scientists at the National Toxicology Program have endorsed precautions to reduce possible risks from the radiation emitted by cellphones. 1346. January 21, 2020 | New York Times
Australian coal company says bush-fire smoke is slowing production
The poor air quality is making equipment harder to operate, and some workers have had to take leave to fight fires. The irony was not lost on many in Australia. 1347. January 21, 2020 | Bangkok Post
Thai government takes heavy flak for toxic smog response
Academic experts and civic groups slammed government measures as too lenient and superficial. 1348. January 20, 2020 | The Hill
Did you know that your hand lotions, cosmetics and detergents could be creating as much air pollution as your car?
You may not have heard of Volatile Organic Compounds but it's likely that your lungs are infinitely familiar with them. 1349. January 20, 2020 | COSMOS
Refrigeration chemicals helped drive Arctic warming
Chemicals used in refrigerators and freezers may have been responsible for half of Arctic climate change in the past 50 to 60 years, scientists say. 1350. January 20, 2020 | The Intercept
Ozone layer recovery is being undermined by US pollution
The EPA has declined to consider the ozone-depleting potential of chemicals released by U.S. companies.
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