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6501. February 13, 2011 | McClatchy
Ban on lead in toys hits ATV, motorbike industry, USA
WASHINGTON — When members of Congress wanted to stop young children from ingesting lead from toys and jewelry, they passed a sweeping law in 2008 that went further than many intended... 6502. February 13, 2011 | Burlington County Times
Where there's smoke, there's trouble, USA
Where there is wood smoke, there is fire - as well as invisible toxins you could be inhaling... 6503. February 12, 2011 | Lancashire Telegraph
Toxic gas leak drama in Clitheroe, UK
A CLOUD of toxic gas hovered over an industrial estate close to homes after a chemical spillage yesterday... 6504. February 12, 2011 | CSMonitor.com
Alaska oil pipeline has safety and environmental risks, USA
The US Department of Transportation’s pipeline safety division says the 800-mile trans-Alaska pipeline is corroded and poses a severe public safety and environmental risk... 6505. February 11, 2011 | WCHS-TV8
Lawyer: toxic chemical made in W.Va. until 2010, USA
CHARLESTON, W.Va. Lawyers say Bayer CropScience continued making a highly toxic chemical at the center of a federal lawsuit at its Institute plant until last August... 6506. February 11, 2011 | Muskegon Chronicle
Letters: Is Congress recycling toxic solutions to our economic woes?, USA
The plutocracy in our country (rule by the rich), which we wistfully call a democracy, has had some exciting ups and downs despite the last presidential election... 6507. February 11, 2011 | Clitheroe Advertiser & Times
Toxic leak at Johnson Matthey Catalysts, UK
DOZENS of fire-fighters are dealing are with a chemical incident at a firm in Clitheroe... 6508. February 11, 2011 | Medical News Today
A New Alloy Promises To Lessen Welders' Risk Of Breathing Toxic Fumes On The Job, UK
The alloy is a welding "consumable" - the material that melts under the welder's torch to fill the gap between parts that are being joined... 6509. February 11, 2011 | BrightSurf.com
LED products billed as eco-friendly contain toxic metals, study finds, USA
Those light-emitting diodes marketed as safe, environmentally preferable alternatives to traditional lightbulbs actually contain lead, arsenic and a dozen other potentially hazardous substances, according to newly published research... 6510. February 11, 2011 | Lancashire Telegraph
Toxic gas leak in Clitheroe, UK
A CLOUD of toxic gas hovered over an industrial estate close to homes after a chemical spillage today... 6511. February 11, 2011 | BBC
Firefighters tackle toxic cloud in Clitheroe, UK
Fifty firefighters have dealt with a cloud of toxic gas at an industrial estate in east Lancashire... 6512. February 11, 2011 | Rhode Island News
Chlorine leak contained in Portsmouth, UK
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. -- A chlorine leak at a water treatment plant just after midnight brought a response from multiple municipal fire departments, but the leak was contained and no one needed to be evacuated, said Portsmouth Fire Chief Jeffrey P. Lynch... 6513. February 11, 2011 | Living on Earth
Mixing Oil and Water, USA
Tar sands oil from northern Alberta is notoriously dirty and difficult to get out of the ground and refine... 6514. February 10, 2011 | The Good Human
Clorox Discloses All Ingredients Their Products; Still Toxic., USA
Chlorine bleach is an incredibly dangerous product. It releases dioxin, furans and other organochlorines into the air, causes sore throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath,... 6515. February 10, 2011 | The Age
Toxic waste producers fight to avoid scrutiny, Australia
TOXIC waste producers are fighting suggestions their discharges into Victoria's sewers should be open to greater public scrutiny... 6516. February 10, 2011 | The Telegraph
Toxic river poses health risk, India
Siwan, Feb. 10: River Daaha, once a source of drinking water for the people of the district, has today turned into a filthy, black fluid with huge garbage and chemical deposits posing a health hazard for residents living in the vicinity... 6517. February 9, 2011 | The State
Workers evacuated during fire at chicken processing plant, USA
An early Tuesday evening fire at the Columbia Farms chicken processing plant in West Columbia blocked off streets near the Gervais Street Bridge and U.S. 378 while firefighters fought the blaze... 6518. February 9, 2011 | PennEnergy
One person missing from fire at Mont Belvieu plant, USA
Late Tuesday, Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE:EPD) released an official company statement concerning the mid-day explosion and fire that engulfed its Mont Belvieu petrochemical complex near Houston, Texas... 6519. February 8, 2011 | The Arizona Republic
Chandler crews contain toxic chemical spill, USA
Nearly 300 gallons of the toxic liquid xylene spilled out of a holding tank in a light industrial park near 101 South Mckemy Avenue in Chandler on Tuesday, according to the Chandler... 6520. February 8, 2011 | Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Hungarian plant still releasing toxic mud: Greenpeace, Hungary
BUDAPEST (AFP) – A Hungarian alumina plant that caused a massive toxic sludge spill in October, is releasing poisonous substances straight into the surrounding area, Greenpeace revealed on Tuesday... 6521. February 8, 2011 | The Hindu
TNAU to set up labs to analyze toxic residues on vegetables, India
Analysis of toxic residues on food, particularly vegetables will soon be possible as the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University plans to set up Pesticide Testing Laboratories at its constituent colleges in Madurai and Killikulam, according to a top university official... 6522. February 8, 2011 | TVNZ
Toxic food kills young Kiwi in Thailand, Thailand
A New Zealand woman on holiday in Thailand has died and her two companions are seriously ill after contracting what is thought to be food poisoning... 6523. February 8, 2011 | TVNZ
Toxic food kills young Kiwi in Thailand, Thailand
A New Zealand woman on holiday in Thailand has died and her two companions are seriously ill after contracting what is thought to be food poisoning... 6524. February 8, 2011 | Union of Center
Actress Natalie Portman Joins Scientists Moms in Calling on EPA to Reduce Toxic Pollution, USA
WASHINGTON (Feburary 08, 2011) – Over the next two months, the Environmental Protection Agency will draft new rules limiting mercury and other toxic air pollution from coal-fired power plants and large industrial facilities... 6525. February 8, 2011 | TwinCities.com
1 hurt in furnace explosion at Rosemount recycling plant, USA
Fire officials suspect a mixture of water or ice and molten aluminum caused a small explosion today at a Rosemount recycling plant, sending one worker to the hospital with burns...
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