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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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3251. May 10, 2013 | swissinfo.ch
New chemical controls agreed in Geneva, Switzerland
Five additional chemicals will be subject to international regulation following a summit on chemicals and hazardous waste held in Geneva, but bans and restrictions on asbestos and pesticides containing paraquat failed to garner enough support... 3252. May 10, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Loss and Degradation of Natural Habitats Threaten Migratory Birds, Pushing Species towards Extinction, Germany/Kenya
World Migratory Bird Day 2013 Highlights Importance of Ecological Networks for Migratory Birds, Need for a Greater International Response... 3253. May 9, 2013 | NBC 10 Philadelphia
Chemical Spill Causes School Evacuation, Philadelphia
Students evacuated their high school this morning after a chemical spill in the building... 3254. May 9, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
November Date for Global Event on Natural Capital, UNEP
The World Forum on Natural Capital will take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 21-22 November 2013... 3255. May 9, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Fiji Joins Convention on Migratory Species to Support Country's Rich Biodiversity, Germany
Fiji becomes the 119th Party to the Convention. The country's membership is effective from 1 April 2013... 3256. May 8, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Greening Trade Imperative for Sustainable Development, Switzerland
UNEP Report Shows How Advancing the Green Economy in Six Key Sectors Creates New Trade Opportunities... 3257. May 7, 2013 | ANN
Sri Lankan toxicologist warns of dangers from CFL bulbs, Sri Lanka
Amidst increasing use of CFL bulbs, with the recent electricity tariff hike, health authorities in Sri Lanka warned the public to take precautions as those bulbs contained mercury... 3258. May 7, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
New Publication Explores Role of Land in Conflict and Peacebuilding, USA/Switzerland
The effective management of land in promoting peacebuilding and development in conflict zones is the focus of a new publication by UNEP and partners... 3259. May 6, 2013 | Nationwide Children's Hospital
Summer sees a spike in chemical injuries in kids, USA
Hydrocarbons, a chemical compound commonly found in household items from cleaning products to gasoline, are among the top 10 causes of pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States... 3260. May 6, 2013 | Xinhua
Air monitoring picks up arsenic threat in NZ urban areas, New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealanders burning treated timber to keep warm in winter have caused airborne arsenic levels in some of the country's towns and cities to exceed national and international guidelines, a government research institute warned Monday... 3261. May 6, 2013 | Portsmouth News
‘Asbestos is a time bomb and it’s all around’, UK
It’s a silent killer. A ticking time bomb in your chest that hides its timer and doesn’t even let you hear the ticking as it winds down... 3262. May 6, 2013 | Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN)
Eating Arsenic
The presence of arsenic in some foods has been reported in the news in the past couple of years, first in juice and then in rice... 3263. May 6, 2013 | Businessweek
EU Pollution Push in Disarray as Crisis Focus Sharpens: Energy, EU
Europe’s program to halt climate change is in disarray with lawmakers in the region expressing concern the drift is undermining the planet’s most significant effort to combat global warming... 3264. May 6, 2013 | Business Standard
Pollution has cooling effect on climate?
Natural emissions and man-made pollutants may have an unexpected cooling effect on Earth's climate by making clouds brighter, scientists say. .. 3265. May 6, 2013 | The Times
Ban on pesticides to save bees may do them more harm, UK
A ban on pesticides blamed for contributing to a massive decline in Britain’s bee population will drive farmers to use chemicals that could be even more harmful to the insects, scientists have warned... 3266. May 6, 2013 | Environmental Health News
D4 and nonylphenol in textiles, plastics
Two chemicals that may act like estrogen – nonylphenol and octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, known as D4 – were reported in pigments, solvents or stabilizers in synthetic textiles and plastics used in children's products... 3267. May 6, 2013 | Environmental Health News
Methyl ethyl ketone in 469 products
Methyl ethyl ketone, an industrial solvent, was reported by companies in the plastics, surface coatings and textiles of 469 children's products, including boots, hats, trousers and arts and crafts, among dozens of others... 3268. May 6, 2013 | Environmental Health News
Two toxic metals: Antimony, molybdenum used as pigments
Antimony, a little-known metal used as a yellow pigment in consumer products, was detected in 525 children's products, including blankets, clothing and footwear from dozens of companies... 3269. May 6, 2013 | Environmental Health News
Low levels of phthalates in more than 700 products
Eight different phthalates, the controversial, hormone-disrupting chemicals used to make vinyl and fragrances, showed up in more than 770 children's products... 3270. May 6, 2013 | Environmental Health News
Parabens used as preservatives
Parabens, widely used as preservatives in cosmetics, plastics and foods, showed up in dozens of children's products, including baby skin care lotions and wipes... 3271. May 6, 2013 | Xinhua
Ginger farmers abuse toxic pesticide: report, China
AUTHORITIES have started confiscating a highly toxic pesticide after it was found to be widely used in ginger fields in Weifang City, Shandong Province, Xinhua news agency reported yesterday... 3272. May 6, 2013 | Environmental Health News
BPA reported in few children's products, USA
Bisphenol A was reported in eight children's products. Included are the dyes of soft toys sold by Triboro Quilt Manufacturing Corp. and Wal-Mart... 3273. May 6, 2013 | Guardian Weekly
Guadeloupe and Martinique threatened as pesticide contaminates food chain, UK
Chemical once used on banana crops threatening livelihoods and public health by polluting soil and sea... 3274. May 6, 2013 | Scientific American
Flame Retardants Linked to Lower IQs, Hyperactivity in Children, USA
A new study confirms that exposure in the womb to fire-beating chemicals in furniture and carpet pads may hinder child development... 3275. May 6, 2013 | Environmental Health News
EHN Special Report: 'Chemicals of high concern' found in thousands of children's products
Cobalt in plastic building blocks and baby bibs. Ethylene glycol in dolls. Methyl ethyl ketone in clothing. Antimony in high chairs and booster seats. Parabens in baby wipes. D4 in baby creams...
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