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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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2626. November 26, 2013 | WSJ.com
Global Warming Threatens Pacific Economies, Report Says
Rising temperatures might sound nice for people planning a beach vacation. But for Pacific Island nations, global warming poses a big threat to their ability to capture tourist dollars, according to the Asian Development Bank... 2627. November 26, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Stricter Regulations Required to Reap Benefits from China's Green Investments New report highlights country's leading role in renewable energy, China/Kenya
China has made significant investments in industrial energy efficiency, which resulted in a 19 percent reduction in energy intensity per unit of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) between 2006 and 2010... 2628. November 26, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
'We Have The Power' to make a difference, USA
New York, Access to clean, reliable energy powers economies, lights up homes, hospitals and schools, and improves lives and livelihoods... 2629. November 25, 2013 | The Chosun Ilbo
Toxic Haze Returns, China/South Korea
A thick haze from China blanketed Baenknyeong Island just off the western coast of Korea and blew into Seoul on Sunday carried by westerly winds... 2630. November 25, 2013 | The Daily Star
Greens worried at factory pollution in Savar, Bangladesh
Environmentalists yesterday expressed their concerns over the continuous pollution of river and other water bodies in Savar and blamed the inaction of the local authorities against the factory authorities and individuals responsible for it... 2631. November 25, 2013 | TheHill
DOE proposes new efficiency standards for electric motors, USA
The Energy Department on Monday proposed a new rule to increase energy efficiency for electric motors. The rule could save consumers up to $23 billion and cut emissions of carbon dioxide from electric motors by roughly 400 million metric tons over a 30-year span, the department said... 2632. November 25, 2013 | Environmental Health News
Perfluorinated chemical linked to later menstruation
Prenatal exposure to a chemical used in the manufacture of nonstick cookware and stain-resistant materials may be linked to a delay in first menstrual period, according to research in Denmark... 2633. November 25, 2013 | NYTime.com
Emissions of Methane in U.S. Exceed Estimates, Study Finds, USA
Emissions of the greenhouse gas methane due to human activity were roughly 1.5 times greater in the United States in the middle of the last decade than prevailing estimates, according to a new analysis by 15 climate scientists published Monday in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences... 2634. November 25, 2013 | NYTime.com
Radiation Cleanup at Park on Staten Island to Take Years, USA
The first sign that something was amiss at Great Kills Park, on Staten Island, came in 2005 when a police flyover of New York City detected a positive reading for radioactive material there... 2635. November 25, 2013 | www.eenews.net
In Texas water contamination case, the fire still burns, USA
WEATHERFORD, Texas -- Steve Lipsky can light his water on fire. It's been said more than once, by people who should know, that he can't do this... 2636. November 25, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UN Climate Change Conference in Warsaw keeps governments on a track towards 2015 climate agreement, Poland
In the context of 2015, countries decided to initiate or intensify domestic preparation for their intended national contributions towards that agreement, which will come into force from 2020... 2637. November 22, 2013 | Xinhua
Waste water to banish pollution, China
For those already choking in north China’s polluted air, the central heating season could mean more wheezy days to come... 2638. November 22, 2013 | Balkan Insight
Albania to Destroy Chemical Weapons Waste, Albania
Defence minister Mimi Kodheli held a ceremony on Wednesday at a military base in the village of Qafemolle, 20 kilometres outside Tirana, to announce that the Albanian army had finished repacking the waste, which was now ready to be sent abroad... 2639. November 22, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Governments in Warsaw make breakthrough in agreements to cut greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation, Poland
The agreement on the so-called REDD+ initiative is backed by pledges of 280 million dollars in financing from the US, Norway and the UK.. 2640. November 21, 2013 | The Daily Climate
Climate science lawyers up
American Geophysical Union adds legal counseling to its Fall Meeting agenda, citing scientists' need to defend against increasing attacks on research, correspondence and public statements... 2641. November 21, 2013 | latimes.com
State unveils new limits on toxic chemicals in furniture, USA
Gov. Jerry Brown announced new safety standards for furniture on Thursday, limiting the use of certain flame-retardant chemicals that have been found to be toxic... 2642. November 21, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Often-Overlooked yet Potent Pollutant Nitrous Oxide Poses Ozone and Climate Risks, UN Warns
Mitigation Measures Could Bring Benefits Worth over $160 Billion Annually Across Diverse Economic Sectors... 2643. November 21, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Climate Technology Centre and Network Ready to Assist Developing Countries, Poland
Facility Focuses on Technology Transfer to Developing Nations in Order to Reduce Emissions and Improve Resilience to Impacts of Climate Change... 2644. November 21, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Leading Global Finance Institutions Come Together to Finance the Future We Want
Acknowledging Urgent Need for Action, Financiers and Policymakers Turn Spotlight on Sustainable Financial System... 2645. November 21, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
The UN-REDD Programme receives US$ 40 million pledge from Norway to help developing countries halt deforestation, Poland
New commitment made at UNFCCC COP19 side event in Warsaw to fund United Nations REDD+ readiness initiative... 2646. November 20, 2013 | BBC
Toxic waste 'major global threat', UK
More than 200 million people around the world are at risk of exposure to toxic waste, a report has concluded... 2647. November 20, 2013 | medicalxpress.com
Air pollution puts the health of school children at risk, study found, Hong Kong
A recently completed study by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) on 310 children in 12 schools across the territory found the air pollution level along the travelling routes from home to schools and particulate levels outside school both at a very high level, and most of the school children have lung function weaker than the predicted levels... 2648. November 19, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Caring for Climate Hosts Inaugural Business Forum to Co-Create Climate Change Solutions, Poland
For first time, chief executives will join top Government officials to share solutions, commitments and plans towards climate action at COP, on the road to a 2015 global climate agreement... 2649. November 19, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Africa Climate Adaptation Costs Could Soar to USD $350 Billion Annually by 2070 if Warming Hits 3.5-4°C UN Report, Poland
Additional Adaptation Funding Imperative to Control Damage and Build Resilience 4 Degree World May Spell Extinction for Africa's Coral Reefs... 2650. November 19, 2013 | Xinhua
7 sentenced over SW China river pollution, China
KUNMING, Seven people were sentenced on Monday in southwest China's Yunnan Province after they were convicted of polluting a local waterway, which was mocked as "milk river" in April, a court confirmed on Tuesday...
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