Logo CRI logo WHO logo
Log In Send Suggestion
 
 
Chem HelpDesk user guide for general public
What's new
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
All Headlines
6601. January 23, 2011 | ScienceNOW
Toxic Ash Clouds Might Be Culprit in Biggest Mass Extinction, Canada
Tiny particles embedded in ancient Canadian rocks have provided new clues about what might have triggered Earth's deadliest mass extinction. The ultimate cause, researchers say, might be globe-smothering clouds of toxic ash similar to that spewed by modern-day coal-fired power plants... 6602. January 23, 2011 | Asbury Park Press (APP.com)
Nanoparticles: Boon or bane to our health?, USA
You may never have heard of microscopic nanoparticles, but they could have a major impact on your health — both good and bad — in the years ahead... 6603. January 23, 2011 | The Boston Globe
Diesel fuel spill clouds Mystic River, USA
Coast Guard cutters scoured the shores of the Mystic River last night looking for the source of a diesel fuel spill... 6604. January 23, 2011 | The Independent
Fish threatened by global warming to be moved north, USA
Fish from the Lake District will be moved to cooler waters in Scotland under radical plans – which will be unveiled this week – aimed at coping with climate change... 6605. January 22, 2011 | ShanghaiDaily
Clean up toxic brownfields before China can go green, China
The article is adapted from the World Bank's report titled "Overview of the Current Situation on Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopement in China."... 6606. January 22, 2011 | The Newark Advocate
Fluoride-in-water debate again shows its teeth, USA
The federal government has recommended communities reduce the fluoride level in their water supplies, reigniting decades-old debate in some communities about whether the additive meant to prevent tooth decay should be used at all... 6607. January 22, 2011 | Deccan Herald
How plastic refuse falls into wrong hands, India
Bangalore City alone generates four to five tonnes of biomedical waste everyday from government and private hospitals, nursing homes, dispensaries, laboratories, clinics, research centres, corporate health units and blood banks... 6608. January 22, 2011 | The Kansas City Star
Two reports look at beryllium contamination at Bannister complex, USA
Part of the Bannister Federal Complex is contaminated by beryllium that was used to make parts for nuclear bombs, according to a report obtained by The Kansas City Star... 6609. January 21, 2011 | ICIS
Southern China chemical plants cut output on winter-related woes, China
SHANGHAI (ICIS)--Chemical plants in southern China have reduced production in response to government-enforced power cuts, as well as logistics problems resulting from continued heavy rain and snow this week, industry sources said on Friday... 6610. January 21, 2011 | Hunts Post
Long delays following Huntingdon chemical spill, UK
MOTORISTS face long delays as emergency services struggle to clear up following this morning’s chemical spill... 6611. January 21, 2011 | The Press-Enterprise
UCR: Researchers show that ancient ocean turned toxic, USA
A former UC Riverside researcher is the lead author on a study showing that the world's oceans became toxic about 500 million years ago, resulting in mass extinctions of the planet's burgeoning early life... 6612. January 21, 2011 | The Financial Express
SC won't ban 'toxic' asbestos in India, India
The Supreme Court today refused to ban asbestos, considered a health hazard world over due to its toxic nature that causes cancer in humans... 6613. January 21, 2011 | CBS
Toxic Fumes Kill Worker at Los Angeles Plant, USA
Firefighters Rescue 2 Other Workers Overcome while Cleaning Blood Storage Tank; Workers in Critical Condition at Hospital... 6614. January 21, 2011 | ENS
Canada Limits Toxic Softeners in Plastic Baby Toys, Canada
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada, January 21, 2011 (ENS) - Canada will restrict six toxic chemicals used to soften vinyl plastics in order to limit the exposure of infants and children to the chemicals, Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq said Tuesday... 6615. January 20, 2011 | Bloomberg
Hong Kong Air Pollution Index `Very High' at One of Three Central Stations, Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Air Pollution Index was “very high” at one of the city’s three roadside monitoring stations, the Environmental Protection Department said on its website today... 6616. January 20, 2011 | Wiltshire Business Online
Waste Recycling Group ordered to pay £28,000 for pollution, UK
A UK waste management and energy recovery company from Berkshire was ordered to pay £28,169 by magistrates following a landmark prosecution for gas emissions... 6617. January 20, 2011 | The Philadelphia Inquirer
Chemical company charged with pollution, USA
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Wednesday charged a Marcus Hook chemical company with violating the Clean Water Act for discharging tainted water into the Marcus Hook Creek, a tributary to the Delaware... 6618. January 20, 2011 | 13WHAM.com
Guilty Plea in Chemical Attack, USA
Rochester, N.Y. - A woman who threw chemicals on a group of people pleaded guilty in court Thursday... 6619. January 20, 2011 | Truthout
Toxic Chemicals Found in Virtually All Pregnant Woman, Study Shows, USA
Toxic Chemicals Found in Virtually All Pregnant Women, Study Shows... 6620. January 20, 2011 | United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
Toxic Legacy: Hunger, Oppression, Migration, and Health in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea - PEACEBRIEF 77, DPRK
- During the 1990s, economic mismanagement, political oppression, natural disaster, and loss of external subsidies after the end of communism led to a calamitous decrease in food production in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)... 6621. January 20, 2011 | Daily Nation
Experts raise red flag over spread of toxic weed, Africa
Just like the hyacinth in the early 1990s, and Striga weed a decade later, the Parthenium hysterophorusa weed threatens to hurt flora and fauna if allowed to spread... 6622. January 20, 2011 | Nature News
West Africa's toxic problem, Africa
Ships' graveyard may be behind high levels of banned chemicals... 6623. January 20, 2011 | Thanh Nien Daily
Northern Vietnam groundwater highly toxic, study finds, Vietnam
A research published in a US scientific magazine Tuesday warned that underground water, the main source of water for the densely-populated Vietnam’s Red River delta , is contaminated with deadly toxic chemicals... 6624. January 20, 2011 | KTIV
Camera rolls as gas leak ignites, killing one utility worker and wounding several more, USA
(KTIV) -- One person is dead and several others are wounded following a gas line exploded in Philadelphia... 6625. January 19, 2011 | The Times of India (TOI)
Kanpur tops air pollution chart, India
LUCKNOW: Increasing levels of air pollution is once again making its presence felt in Kanpur, the largest city in Uttar Pradesh thanks to a major contribution from the industries...
Disclaimer : All reasonable precautions have been taken by Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) and World Health Organisation (WHO) to verify the information contained in this publication. However, the published material is being made available without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the material lies with the reader. In no event shall the CRI nor WHO be liable for damages arising from its use. Linkages to information sources other than CRI and WHO do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of CRI and WHO.
FAQ | Contact Us | Site Map
©Copyright 2008 - 2024, All rights reserved.