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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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3651. February 2, 2013 | Ventura Country Star
Pesticides trigger rift between Somis residents and farm, USA
When Tillie Petersen and Bob Flores bought their two-story Colonial home in rural Somis 15 years ago, they intended to live there the rest of their lives. But recurring headaches, fatigue, burning skin and nausea changed their plans... 3652. February 2, 2013 | latimes.com
China entrepreneurs cash in on air pollution, China
Gigantic domes to play in, fancy masks and even cans of air from other regions have come to market since fine particulate matter went off the charts in China... 3653. February 1, 2013 | Insurance Business Review
ACE launches new environmental pollution coverage for public organizations, USA
ACE USA has rolled out a new insurance product, known as ACE Public Entity Retained Limits Policy Endorsement, to offer integrated first-party pollution coverage for public entities... 3654. February 1, 2013 | South China Morning Post
Japan looks west and holds its breath as Chinese pollution heads its way, Japan
Pollution that has been choking the mainlandis heading our way, scientist in Tokyo warns... 3655. February 1, 2013 | TNN | Times of india
28 50kg drums of chemical found on Samjhauta, India
AMRITSAR: Customs officials seized drums full of chemical from the Samjhauta Express that arrived from Pakistan on Thursday. Sources said the officials found 28 drums of 50kg each filled with some chemical... 3656. February 1, 2013 | Leaving on Earth
Capitol Hill Pollution Under Fire, USA
In 2009, Jeff Young reported on protests against the use of coal at the Capitol Power plant, which supplies energy to Capitol Hill. T.. 3657. February 1, 2013 | Leaving on Earth
Booming Coal Exports Threaten the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
UNESCO is threatening to take the Great Barrier Reef off its list of World Heritage sites in the wake of Australia’s decision to build new coal transport facilities on the Queensland coast... 3658. February 1, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Half-Marathon to Celebrate Nairobi as World's 'Environment Capital', Kenya
Marks First Ever Meeting of Environment Ministers under UNEP Universal Membership... 3659. February 1, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Global Centre for Ecosystem Management Established by UNEP and China, China
Centre Will Support a Strengthened UNEP by Promoting Science-Policy Interface, Providing Capacity Building and Facilitating Policy Setting on Ecosystem Management in all Developing Countries... 3660. January 31, 2013 | AlertNet
Brazil police blame toxic foam for 235 deaths in nightclub, Brazil
Flammable soundproofing filled club with poison gas * Survivors' health worsening due to toxins inhaled By Ana Flor SANTA MARIA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - A highly flammable foam was responsible for the death of 235 people in a nightclub in southern Brazil last weekend... 3661. January 31, 2013 | Agence France-Presse (AFP)
In China, hospital visits rise due to pollution, says media, China
Beijing: Doctors in Beijing said Thursday that hospital admissions for respiratory complaints rose in recent days during the latest bout of pollution, as air quality in the city began to improve... 3662. January 31, 2013 | SmartPlanet
Hong Kong contends with pollution from a growing cruise industry, Hong Kong
HONG KONG — As Asian cities push for a stronger presence in the cruise industry, alarm is being raised in Hong Kong about the huge impact these ships have on the city’s air pollution... 3663. January 31, 2013 | San Jose Mercury News
NASA pollution monitoring aircraft to fly over Bay Area on Thursday, USA
Specially equipped NASA aircraft will be hovering over Bay Area skies Thursday and Friday collecting air quality data to better understand our region's air pollution... 3664. January 31, 2013 | GlobalPost
New Delhi air pollution worse than Beijing's, India
NEW DELHI, India — Although Beijing may have been attracting attention this week with its disturbingly high air-pollution levels, conditions are worse in New Delhi, The New York Times reports... 3665. January 31, 2013 | TVNZ
Chemical found in more milk products, New Zealand
Another New Zealand dairy company has found traces of the agricultural chemical DCD in its milk products... 3666. January 30, 2013 | thenews.com.pk
Pollution shuts down Beijing, China
BEIJING: Extremely high pollution levels yesterday shrouded eastern China for the second time in two weeks, forcing airlines in Beijing and elsewhere to cancel flights because of poor visibility and prompting government warnings for residents to stay indoors... 3667. January 30, 2013 | The Korea Herald
Civic groups step up criticism of Samsung over deadly chemical leak, Korea
Civic groups and politicians on Wednesday stepped up criticism of Samsung Electronics over a toxic chemical leak at one of its semiconductor lines that killed one worker and injured four others. The workers were from a subcontractor... 3668. January 30, 2013 | Environmental Health News
Mom's pesticide exposure raises risk of infant leukemia, EHN
A mother's exposure to pesticides before, during and after pregnancy may increase the risk of infant leukemia diagnosed before the age of 2, found a study from Brazil... 3669. January 30, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
TV Host Responds to GRASP Challenge and Urges Sustainable Choices, Kenya
There is no doubt that the international demand for palm oil has devastated much of Southeast Asia's biodiversity, threatening the existence of orangutans in the process... 3670. January 29, 2013 | hurriyetdailynews.com
Toxic gas allegedly released in Marmara factory fire, Turkey
Toxic gases were released into the air after a fire broke out at the AKSA Acrylic Chemical Industry factory in the Marmara province of Yalova on Jan. 27, according to environmental groups in the area, daily Milliyet reported... 3671. January 29, 2013 | The Guardian
China's air pollution again at danger levels, China
Beijing residents advised to stay indoors as much as possible with severe pollution at levels 'beyond index'... 3672. January 28, 2013 | The New Indian Express
Toxic gas kills eight in Pakistan coal mine, Pakistan
At least eight labourers died of suffocation and two fainted Monday when toxic gas accumulated in a coal mine in Pakistan's southwest city of Loralai, a media report said... 3673. January 28, 2013 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
IPBES takes big steps for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, UNEP
A new international science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystems, set up to assist governments and citizens to better understand the state, trends and challenges facing the natural world and humanity in the 21st century... 3674. January 28, 2013 | BBC
Air pollution fears in Leicester and Nottingham, UK
Two of the Midlands' biggest cities are breathing in record quantities of nitrogen dioxide... 3675. January 28, 2013 | Newstalk ZB
Calls to ban use of dangerous chemical, New Zealand
Environmentalists in Wellington are determined to see the use of methyl bromide banned at the city's port...
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