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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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176. December 21, 2023 | CalMatters
California’s toxic waste creates health problems in Mexico
California companies and governments avoid the Golden State's strict environmental regulations by shipping toxic waste to Mexico. 177. December 21, 2023 | EOS
Microplastics are the not-so-secret ingredient in marine snow
Particles of tiny, degraded plastics coated with biofilms sink to the seafloor, carrying carbon with them. 178. December 21, 2023 | STAT News
Liver injury in Black Americans may be connected to lead exposure
New research supports potential link between low-level lead exposure and liver injury in Black Americans. 179. December 21, 2023 | Wired
Oh good, hurricanes are now made of microplastics
When Hurricane Larry made landfall two years ago, it dropped over 100,000 microplastics per square meter of land per day. It’s another ominous sign of how plasticized the environment has become. 180. December 20, 2023 | Endocrine News
Warning consumers about EDCs from the laboratory bench
With a keen interest in hormonal research, Emily Hilz, PhD, has become passionate about the dangers of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, especially in beauty products. She talks to Endocrine News about a new app she’s developing to help shield Black women from dangerous products. 181. December 20, 2023 | The Washington Post
Why fewer toys are the best gift for kids and the planet
‘Tis the season to buy toys. But research shows that less is more, for sustainability, and for kids’ play. 182. December 20, 2023 | The Guardian
Rare ‘industrial snowfall’ thought to be caused by pollution recorded in UK
Anthropogenic or industrial snowfall can occur when moisture in the air condenses around tiny particles of pollution, for example, forming snowflakes. 183. December 20, 2023 | BBC
Iceland volcano: Pollution warning for capital after eruption
Pollution from a volcano that erupted on Monday could hit Iceland's capital, the country's meteorological office has said. 184. December 19, 2023 | CNN
Cinnamon applesauce investigation finds lead levels more than 2,000 times higher than proposed standards, FDA says
The FDA continues to investigate high lead levels in cinnamon applesauce pouches that were sold in the US. 185. December 19, 2023 | The Express Tribune
Poisonous harvest : Pesticide overuse threatens bird species
Excessive use of toxic agricultural drugs has significantly reduced varieties of native bird populations. 186. December 19, 2023 | Aljazeera
Finding a fix: Nigerian women lead drive to upcycle plastics
In Nigeria, where plastic pollution is still a huge problem, there is a rise of women-led schemes focused on fixes. 187. December 19, 2023 | New York TImes
Monsanto should pay $857 million in PCB case, jury finds
Students and parent volunteers from a school in Washington State said in a lawsuit that they had become sick after being exposed to chemicals known as PCBs that had dripped from light fixtures. 188. December 19, 2023 | Environmental Health News
Eliminating fossil fuels would save millions of lives, study finds
A recent study published in BMJ found that fossil fuels are responsible for more deaths worldwide than previously thought, highlighting the significant health benefits of transitioning to clean energy. 189. December 19, 2023 | The Guardian
Plastics, pesticides and pills: how chemical exposures affect sperm health
Poor diet, stress, smoking and obesity are known factors impairing sperm health, but they don’t paint the entire picture 190. December 18, 2023 | WebMD
What causes obesity? More science points to the brain
A new way of looking at a misunderstood disease is revolutionizing treatments and transforming lives. 191. December 18, 2023 | AP News
Study bolsters evidence that severe obesity increasing in young US kids
A new study adds to evidence that severe obesity is becoming more common in young U.S. children. There was some hope that children in a government food program might be bucking a trend in obesity rates. 192. December 18, 2023 | The Washington Post
Slight uptick in smoking for people over 65, but young adults smoke less
The researchers found that in all age groups, smoking prevalence was highest among those with the lowest incomes. 193. December 18, 2023 | The Guardian
Wood smoke in urban areas: A hidden health hazard
A recent investigation uncovered the overlooked health risks and environmental consequences of using wood burning as a primary method for home heating in urban areas, challenging the perception of its safety and renewability. 194. December 18, 2023 | The Guardian
Former EPA official says agency fails to protect public from toxic pesticides
Karen McCormack says regulators at environmental agency are discouraged from speaking up about dangerous chemicals. 195. December 18, 2023 | The Lancet
The global plastics treaty: Why is it needed?
This comment in The Lancet argues that, "... physicians, nurses, health workers, and scientists are trusted voices who can help mitigate plastic pollution and reduce its harms to health." 196. December 18, 2023 | The Guardian
Judge throws out Kabwe lead-poisoning case against Anglo American mining
A South African court has thrown out a case brought against the multinational mining company Anglo American on behalf of 140,000 Zambian women and children, who allege they have suffered lead poisoning from one of its mines. 197. December 17, 2023 | The Guardian
Australia’s plan to phase out expanded polystyrene packaging is failing and was never possible, industry says
A nationwide promise to phase out expanded polystyrene from consumer packaging such as of white goods and electronics is more than a year behind schedule, with the packaging industry saying it was never a workable proposal. 198. December 17, 2023 | The Washington Post
How to recycle gift wrapping paper and reduce waste during the holidays
Festive wrapping paper, bows and ribbons can be costly for the environment. Here’s what to know about recycling gift wrap and how you can reduce waste. 199. December 15, 2023 | The Guardian
The health cost of burning wood to warm homes
Experts say wood-burning is not cheaper or truly renewable and constitutes a major health risk. 200. December 15, 2023 | IPEN
Report: Forever chemicals in single-use food packaging and tableware from 17 countries
This report from the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) finds that more than half of the samples tested contained PFAS.
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