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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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4726. June 8, 2012 | The West Australian
Uranium mine tailings leave an enduring toxic legacy, Australia
The Environmental Protection Authority’s approval of a uranium mine in Wiluna should concern all West Australians. This is no longer a theoretical discussion. Research shows a serious risk that uranium mining will cause long-term harm to WA communities.00 4727. June 8, 2012 | This Is Gloucestershire
Residents fear more toxic waste, UK
RESIDENTS living near a toxic waste dump fear residue from a new incinerator in the county will be taken to their doorstep... 4728. June 8, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
On World Oceans Day, Ban Urges Countries to Protect Marine Environment, UN
8 June 2012 ? United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday urged countries to boost their efforts to protect the world’s oceans, which are threatened by overfishing, toxic waste, and climate change... 4729. June 7, 2012 | The Globe and Mail
China upset about embassies issuing air-pollution readings, China
A senior Chinese official demanded on Tuesday that foreign embassies stop issuing air-pollution readings, saying it was against the law and diplomatic conventions. It was a pointed criticism of a closely watched U.S. embassy index... 4730. June 7, 2012 | BBC
Kitchen pollution 'higher than government air quality guidelines', UK
Pollution levels in some kitchens could be three times higher than outdoors in a busy city centre, a study has found... 4731. June 6, 2012 | Ynetnews
3 major cities declared pollution-stricken, Israel
Green groups fed up with gov't municipalities flouting of Clean Air Law; label Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa as 'air pollution-stricken'... 4732. June 6, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
World Remains on Unsustainable Track Despite Hundreds of Internationally Agreed Goals and Objectives, Brazil
Rio, 6 June 2012 - The world continues to speed down an unsustainable path despite over 500 internationally agreed goals and objectives to support the sustainable management of the environment and improve human wellbeing, according to a new and wide-ranging assessment coordinated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)... 4733. June 5, 2012 | Al Jazeera English
Toxic fears in Malaysia over rare earth plant, Malaysia
Activists in Malaysia have expressed concern about the environmental implications of Australian mining firm Lynas' plans to operate a rare earth refining plant on the country's east coast... 4734. June 5, 2012 | PTI
Decision on disposal of toxic waste soon: Chidambaram, India
Bhopal, Jun 5 (PTI) Talks are on with a German firm for disposal of toxic waste left at the Union Carbide plant in the aftermath of the 1984 disaster after Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra declined to allow its destruction in their territory, Home Minister P Chidambaram said today... 4735. June 5, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Goodwill Ambassador Gisele Bundchen Marks World Environment Day at Green Nation Fest, Brazil
Brasilia, 4 June 2012 - Screams of hundreds of excited children and teenagers coursed through the air in one of Rio's verdant public parks as the Brazilian environmentalist and model Gisele Bündchen joined celebrations for World Environment Day... 4736. June 4, 2012 | Chemical & Engineering News
EPA Fails To Act On Pharmaceutical Waste, USA
Although federal occupational safety organizations have identified more than 100 pharmaceuticals as hazardous, EPA has failed to determine whether the drugs should be regulated as hazardous waste, a report from the agency’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) concludes... 4737. June 4, 2012 | Wandsworth Guardian
Not enough smog alerts for polluted Putney, UK
London Assembly Member Jenny Jones has hit out at the Mayor of London for not issuing smog alerts... 4738. June 4, 2012 | Pakistan Today
Future of online pollution monitoring at stake, Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - The future of modern online pollution monitoring system capable of watching air and water waste pollution in the country is on stake due to insufficient funds... 4739. June 4, 2012 | VietNamNet
People live in pollution, authorities, and agencies powerless, Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge – Environmentalists have pointed out that Vietnam has fallen into the “environment trap” when it compliantly accepts foreign direct investment projects in dirty industries... 4740. June 4, 2012 | ABC News
Qld Environment Minister not convinced on man-made climate change, Australia
ELEANOR HALL: Queensland's new Environment Minister is the latest politician to voice scepticism about man-made climate change... 4741. June 4, 2012 | News24
Rio Earth summit on shaky ground, South Africa
Cape Town - Major players pulling out of the Rio Earth summit is an indicator of the awkward politics and negotiations to move forward with climate change policies, an environmental organisation has said... 4742. June 4, 2012 | ABC News
Biosensor detects nano-contaminates, Australia
A super-fast sensor that can detect the tiniest traces of contaminants or bacteria has been developed by Australian researchers... 4743. June 4, 2012 | Reuters
Nuclear, coal power face climate change risk-study, Singapore
SINGAPORE, June 4 (Reuters) - Warmer water and reduced river flows will cause more power disruptions for nuclear and coal-fired power plants in the United States and Europe in future, scientists say, and lead to a rethink on how best to cool power stations in a hotter world... 4744. June 4, 2012 | iWatch News
OSHA rules on workplace toxics stalled, USA
At 58, retired machinist Bruce Revers is tethered to his oxygen machines — a wall unit when he’s at home, a portable tank when he’s out. The simple act of walking to the curb to pick up his newspaper is a grind... 4745. June 4, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Mongolian President among Six Champions of the Earth Named in 2012 UNEP Awards, Brazil
Rio, June 4 2012 - Mongolia's President Tsakhia Elbegdorj, Brazilian banker Fábio C. Barbosa and renewable energy entrepreneur Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber were among six winners of the United Nation's Champions of the Earth 2012 award, given to those whose actions and leadership have had a positive impact on the environment... 4746. June 4, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Expansion of UNEP Seed Funding Initiative Signals Rising Confidence in Africa's Green Economy, Kenya
Nairobi, 4 June 2012 – In a boost to Africa's carbon market, the African Carbon Asset Development (ACAD) Facility—an incubator for developing carbon projects steered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) —has announced expansion plans... 4747. June 4, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Launch of Video Contest to Celebrate 25 Years of Ozone Layer Protection, Sweden/Kenya
Gothenburg/Nairobi, 4 June 2012 - Were you born on or after the historic date in September, 1987, when nations of the world came together to protect the endangered ozone layer?... 4748. June 3, 2012 | jconline.com
Scientists suspect storms polluting, USA
As if there weren’t enough forces spreading pollution around the planet, scientists are looking at one other contributor: thunderstorms... 4749. June 3, 2012 | The Guardian
Leaked documents reveal UK fight to dilute EU green energy targets, UK
Allegations of coalition hypocrisy over green issues as critics say documents show UK has caved in to fossil fuel lobbyists... 4750. June 3, 2012 | PE.com - Press-Enterprise
RIVERSIDE: Study shows open-fire smoke harms young brains, USA
A UCR researcher finds memory problems when a child is exposed to burning wood, dung or straw...
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