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5951. June 22, 2011 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Toxic smoke: New cigarette packs strip the glamour away, USA
New warning labels that will be displayed on cigarette packs next year are as obnoxious as a thick puff of smoke in the face or a clump of ashes on a dinner plate. And that's the intention... 5952. June 22, 2011 | Yorkshire Post
Chemical mixture caused explosion, UK
A mixture of chemicals caused an explosion at a leisure centre which injured three staff on Friday, a fire service spokesman said... 5953. June 21, 2011 | Evening Standard (ES)
Children at risk from pollution as schools are close to busy roads, UK
The health of tens of thousands of children could be at risk after it emerged that more than 1,100 schools in London are within 150 yards of busy roads responsible for high levels of traffic pollution... 5954. June 21, 2011 | PTI
New sewage plan to check pollution in river Yamuna, India
Agra, Jun 21 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government is looking into a proposal sent by the Regional Forest Office of Agra regarding a new sewage disposal system to check the alarming level of pollution in the river Yamuna... 5955. June 21, 2011 | Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)
Long-term pollution link to asthma, UK
LONDON, June 21 (KUNA) -- People who are exposed to air pollution for a long time are much more likely to have poorly-controlled asthma, researchers said Tuesday... 5956. June 21, 2011 | Xinhua
Kaoline plant to blame for S China river pollution, China
GUANGZHOU - A kaoline plant is to blame for water pollution that caused death of huge amount of fish in South China's Guangdong province, local environment authorities confirmed Monday... 5957. June 21, 2011 | MadeforMums
Dusting protects children from toxic chemicals, Canada
Removing house dust is the best way to minimise toxic exposure, particularly for infants and in pregnancy... 5958. June 21, 2011 | The Associated Press (AP)
Toxic leaks found in 75% of US nuclear power sites, USA
Braceville, Illinois: Radioactive tritium has leaked from three-quarters of US commercial nuclear power sites, often into groundwater from corroded, buried piping, an AP investigation has showed... 5959. June 21, 2011 | NewsInferno.com
Toxic Chemicals Could Cause Autism, Scientist Says, General
In a conference call earlier this months, experts in the field of autism and environmental health urged increased oversight of chemicals found in the environment and which could potentially be involved with neurodevelopmental disorders and autism, wrote CNN Health... 5960. June 21, 2011 | APNewsBreak
FDA issues graphic cigarette labels, USA
RICHMOND, Va. - Rotting teeth. Diseased lungs. A corpse of a smoker. Nine new warning labels featuring graphic images that convey the dangers of smoking will be required by the Food and Drug Administration to be on U.S. cigarette packs by 2012... 5961. June 21, 2011 | Los Angeles Times
20-year ban planned on new Grand Canyon uranium mining, USA
The Obama administration announces the proposed ban for 1 million acres of land bordering the Grand Canyon, an area where uranium mining claims have spiked 2,000% in the last seven years... 5962. June 21, 2011 | The Vancouver Sun
Ottawa asked to label asbestos as hazardous, Canada
Canada's chief public health officer said Monday it's wise "as a general principle" to inform people of the risks if they're handling hazardous materials such as asbestos,... 5963. June 20, 2011 | IPS
Pollution Rising Fast in China’s Seas, China
BEIJING, Jun 20, 2011 (IPS) - Rapid economic growth in China’s coastal regions has resulted in serious levels of ocean pollution, damaging marine life and posing a threat to humans. As much as half of China’s offshore areas are considered polluted... 5964. June 20, 2011 | UPI
Marine pollution problem for China, China
BEIJING, June 20 (UPI) -- Explosive economic growth in China's coastal regions has led to levels of ocean pollution that threaten human and marine life, a government report concluded... 5965. June 20, 2011 | The Associated Press (AP)
Chemical leak shuts down unit at Tyler Co. plant, USA
SISTERVILLE, W.Va. - Momentive Performance Materials has shut down a unit at its manufacturing facility in Tyler County following a chemical leak... 5966. June 20, 2011 | The New York Times
Flooding Brings Worries Over Two Nuclear Plants, USA
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As record floodwaters along the Missouri River drench homes and businesses, concerns have grown about keeping a couple of notable structures dry: two riverside nuclear power plants in Nebraska... 5967. June 20, 2011 | STLtoday.com
Chemical plant fire in St. Louis forces 500 to flee, USA
ST. LOUIS • For the second time in six years, a massive fire forced widespread evacuations, brought interstate traffic to a standstill — and served notice that industrial dangers can lurk awfully close to home... 5968. June 20, 2011 | The Morning Call
Westerly winds blow pollution into New Jersey, USA
As a result, critics say Pennsylvania is slow to enforce sulfur dioxide laws... 5969. June 20, 2011 | The New York Times
Asia’s Heavy Use of Asbestos Is Expected to Cause Rise in Deaths in Coming Decades, Asia
Deaths from asbestos-related diseases will surge in Asia over the next 20 years, a recent study has warned... 5970. June 20, 2011 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Businesses See Climate Change Adaptation as an Opportunity: UN Survey, USA
New York, 20 June 2011 - Climate adaptation offers competitive advantages to businesses worldwide, according to the new report, Adapting for a Green Economy: Companies,... 5971. June 19, 2011 | allAfrica.com
Nigeria: Government Moves Against Marine Pollution, Nigeria
The management of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has lauded the management of African Circle Pollution Management Limited (ACPML) for fulfilling the agreement it signed with the Federal Government on the control of marine pollution in Nigeria 's territorial waters... 5972. June 19, 2011 | Xinhua
Chemical spill on east China expressway, damages unknown, China
Half a tonne of cyanuric chloride spilled on an expressway in Zhejiang Province early Saturday after barrels of the chemical slipped from a trailer truck... 5973. June 18, 2011 | Leigh Journal
Atherton fishery disaster, UK
HUNDREDS of fish have been killed after a pollution spill affected a lake on the Hulton Estate... 5974. June 18, 2011 | Xinhua
Toxic chemical leak in central China kills hundreds of animals, China
A truck leaking a toxic chemical in a central China county has caused the deaths of hundreds of livestock and poultry and polluted hundreds of square meters of nearby forests, local authorities said Friday... 5975. June 18, 2011 | Los Angeles Times
Mexican police tout new effort to fight crime, USA
MEXICO CITY - Police across Mexico have awakened in recent days to a bold new assignment: enforcing the law...
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