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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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4576. July 9, 2012 | The Asahi Shimbun
Nuclear industry ignored threat of tsunami on eve of 3/11, Japan
More than 20 years before the disaster at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, a scientist was issuing warnings that a tsunami of an unanticipated scale could knock out a nuclear reactor... 4577. July 9, 2012 | USA TODAY
Discovery of an arsenic-friendly microbe refuted, USA
The discovery of an arsenic-loving microbe that NASA said would rewrite biology textbooks and offered hope of life on other planets now looks like a case study in how science corrects its mistakes, researchers report... 4578. July 8, 2012 | The Associated Press (AP)
Chemical leak cleaned up at site of UP nickel mine, USA
ISHPEMING, Mich. (AP) - The company that's building an Upper Peninsula nickel and copper mine says it has contained and cleaned up a chemical leak at a water treatment plant on the Marquette County site... 4579. July 8, 2012 | Reuters
China pollution protest ends, but suspicion of government high, China
Lao Zhou splutters with rage when asked if he believes government promises to scrap plans for a copper refinery near his home in southwest China, a project which has sparked violent protests... 4580. July 7, 2012 | DNA
SC bans entry of foreign ships with toxic waste, India
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that ailing foreign ships waiting to be dismantled in ship-breaking yards at Alang must be first washed of their toxic materials at their place of origin before they enter the Indian waters... 4581. July 7, 2012 | Deccan Herald
Ban toxic wastes import, Supreme Court tells Centre, India
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to enforce ban on import of all hazardous and environmentally detrimental materials as decided in 1989 BASEL convention... 4582. July 6, 2012 | NYDailyNews.com
Toxic gas leak forces 800 to flee building in China, China
A toxic gas leak caused by chemicals used nine years ago to battle the SARS epidemic has forced 800 workers to evacuate from an office building in Hangzhou, China, according to state media... 4583. July 6, 2012 | The Associated Press (AP)
McDonnell: Virginia topping commitments to reduce wastewater pollution into Chesapeake Bay, USA
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia is far exceeding milestones to reduce wastewater pollution into the Chesapeake Bay, clearly showing the restoration of the bay can be achieved, the McDonnell administration said Friday... 4584. July 5, 2012 | ColomboPage
Sri Lankan court calls for report on tests on pesticides for arsenic and other toxic substance, Sri Lanka
Colombo: A Sri Lankan court has called for a report after conducting tests on a consignment of pesticides for arsenic and other toxic substances... 4585. July 5, 2012 | business-standard.com
Phase-I of Bhopal?s toxic removal to begin soon, INdia
The visible part of the waste to go to Germany first, buried part in next phase. The 350 tonnes of toxic waste dumped on the premises of the erstwhile Union Carbide factory in Bhopal would be flown to Germany to be incinerated... 4586. July 5, 2012 | NewsInferno
Toxic Nano-Particles from Failing Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements May Pose Long-Term Health Risks, NewsInferno
According to a new study, failing metal-on-metal hip implants generate toxic nano-particles that release Cobalt 2+ ions, which not only cause inflammation in surrounding tissue, but have the potential to cause long-term damage to the genetic material of cells... 4587. July 5, 2012 | The Moscow News
Toxic Chemical Leaks at St. Petersburg Factory, Russia
A highly toxic chemical spilled from a factory in the town of Levashovo in the Vyborg district of St. Petersburg on Wednesday, resulting in the poisoning of three people... 4588. July 5, 2012 | WPTZ Home
Chemical leak prompts Burlington park evacuation, USA
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Cars and cyclists heading for one of Burlington's popular lakefront parks were turned away for a couple of hours Wednesday... 4589. July 5, 2012 | The Atlantic
A Stunning Visualization of China's Air Pollution, China
When a ranking Chinese government official slammed the U.S. embassy and consulates in China earlier this month for measuring local air pollution data, calling it "violating diplomatic conventions," Chinese web users snapped back... 4590. July 5, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Philips Unveils Solar LED Street Lights in Nairobi as Part of UNEP Enlighten Project, Kenya
A new pilot project by Philips and the Kenyan Urban Roads Authority to install solar-powered LED street lighting in Nairobi has the potential to generate up to 100 per cent energy savings, if implemented on a wide scale across the country... 4591. July 4, 2012 | CBC News
China's costly pollution problem, China
Last month, Chinese officials issued a general warning to foreign embassies, (but really aimed at the U.S.) to stop publishing reports about their country’s air quality... 4592. July 3, 2012 | BBC
Toxic oil spills in River Wandle in Croydon, UK
An investigation has been launched to find out how hundreds of litres of toxic oil got into a river in London... 4593. July 3, 2012 | ABC News
Chemical Suicides Create 2 Pennsylvania Hazmat Scares in 2 Days, USA
Two men turned to the Internet when they wanted to end their lives this week. They didn't know each other, but both were in their 20s, both lived in Pennsylvania and both had mothers who paid a price in the end... 4594. July 3, 2012 | The Hindu
Pollution in Thamiraparani a cause for concern, India
One of the few perennial rivers of Tamil Nadu, Thamiraparani, is getting polluted day by day with indiscriminate use of the river for dumping wastes, bathing and other purposes... 4595. July 2, 2012 | The New Indian Express
Ensure Dow foots bill for disposal of toxic waste, USA
It is unfortunate that a New York court has absolved the US-based Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) of all responsibility for the continuing environmental fallout of the deadly gas leak that killed thousands of people in Bhopal 28 years ago... 4596. July 2, 2012 | The Vancouver Sun
Lithium mining plans may recharge pollution rules in Canada, Canada
OTTAWA, Ont. — Canada's mining regulations may be lagging behind the global rush to find lithium deposits, the metal that's inside millions of rechargeable batteries used in cellphones and laptops... 4597. July 2, 2012 | Deseret News
Smoke, heat team up in Utah to create pollution risks, USA
SALT LAKE CITY — Multiple counties throughout the most populated areas in Utah are under an action alert from the state Division of Air Quality because smoke and heat have combined to produce unhealthy levels of air pollution... 4598. July 2, 2012 | Croydon Guardian
Environment Agency is fighting an oil spill in the River Wandle, UK
Hundreds of litres of toxic red diesel has spilled into the River Wandle... 4599. July 2, 2012 | JamaicaObserver.com
Asbestos lawsuits coming, says UWI expert, Jamaica
A local academic and expert in the field of asbestos management is predicting that it will only be a matter of time before Jamaican companies and Government agencies begin to face lawsuits from persons who develop illnesses as a result of exposure to asbestos... 4600. July 2, 2012 | Manila Standard Today
Mercury-laced cosmetics sold in mall, Philippines
A watchdog group for toxic products asked the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) on Sunday to stop vendors selling mercury-laced cosmetics inside a shopping mall in Pasay City, posing a danger to the health of consumers...
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