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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
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7351. September 12, 2010 | GMANews.TV
Group calls for non-toxic toys as Christmas season looms, USA
Expecting higher demand for children's toys during the Christmas season, an environment group asked the government to ensure that those that will be sold in the market are free of toxic chemicals... 7352. September 12, 2010 | The Sunday Business Post
Medical attention sought after toxic spill, USA
A number of people have sought medical attention after coming into contact with an acid spill on a busy public road in the midlands... 7353. September 11, 2010 | Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Gas blast, fire ravage California town, six reported dead, USA
CALIFORNIA firefighters were battling a huge fire still raging yesterday hours after a gas pipeline exploded destroying or damaging more than 170 homes, amid reports at least six people had been killed... 7354. September 11, 2010 | KTRK
Worker suffers breathing problems due to chemical leak, USA
PASADENA, TX -- One person suffered breathing problems after an ammonia leak at a Pasadena plant... 7355. September 10, 2010 | China Daily
Beijing faces severe shortage of water, China
Water shortage in Beijing will reach 200 million to 300 million cubic meters before the water diverted from southern China is available for use here, an official from the Beijing Water Authority said during a forum on Tuesday... 7356. September 10, 2010 | Express-Times
Pollution-related deaths in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are worse than national average, report says, USA
The Clean Air Task Force says its report released Thursday about the number of deaths caused by coal plant emissions is proof more stringent laws are needed... 7357. September 10, 2010 | Bloomberg
Hong Kong Air Pollution Index Registers `Very High' 114 in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Air Pollution Index reached a “very high” 114 in Causeway Bay as of 6 a.m. this morning, the city’s Environmental Protection Department said on its website... 7358. September 10, 2010 | Wicked Local Waltham
Brandeis University student is hurt in chemical explosion, USA
A Brandeis University graduate student sustained first- and second-degree burns and lacerations to his face in a chemical explosion at the school’s science building Thursday morning, said Fire Chief Richard Cardillo... 7359. September 10, 2010 | IPS
Dirty water is new ecological battle, Sweden
A PRIMARY topic of discussion at a weeklong international water conference here can best be summed up in two words: "dirty water"... 7360. September 10, 2010 | People's Daily Online
Factory toxic gas leak in central China, two injured, China
A chemical factory in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region reported a toxic gas leak Thursday, injuring two people, according to local authorities... 7361. September 9, 2010 | Viet Nam News
Textile firm discharges waste, Viet Nam
HA NOI — Two employees of Pangrim Neotex, a Korean textile company, were caught discharging around 1,000cu.m of untreated waste water into the Hong (Red) River in Viet Tri City on Sunday, according to Phu Tho Province's Environment Police Bureau head Ngo Quy Trieu... 7362. September 9, 2010 | Viet Nam News
Finland to provide clean-up solutions for environment, Viet Nam
HCM CITY — By providing environmentally sustainable technologies and solutions, Finland will help Viet Nam cope with climate change and energy and environmental challenges, Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has said... 7363. September 9, 2010 | Cebu Daily News
DOH: Too much pesticides, insect repellents unhealthy, Philippine
The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) yesterday warned the public on the health hazards posed by the household spraying of pesticides and the frequent use of insect repellants... 7364. September 9, 2010 | JoongAng Daily
Tainted foodstuffs have consumers worried sick, Korea
As food production innovation races forward, consumer concerns rise... 7365. September 9, 2010 | Xinhua
Interview: UNEP expert says prevention key to tackling Africa's water pollution, China
STOCKHOLM - The best way to cope with Africa's water pollution problems is through prevention, says a senior expert with the United Nations Environment Program... 7366. September 9, 2010 | Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Parents to City: Remove Toxic PCBs From Schools!, USA
BOERUM HILL — Parents visited schools and knocked on doors in Boerum Hill Wednesday morning, gathering signatures on a petition started by the group New York Communities for Change requiring that the Department of Education (DOE) immediately test public schools for toxic PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)... 7367. September 8, 2010 | JoongAng Daily
The long road to a ‘green’ future, Korea
It is important for Korea to increase the number of diesel vehicles, since they are relatively environmentally friendly and will ultimately be a stepping stone to the mass production of electric vehicles... 7368. September 8, 2010 | The Star Online
Wastewater expert calls for chalet monitoring agency, Malaysia
A WASTEWATER specialist has urged the authorities to set up a special monitoring agency solely for chalets located on islands and along beaches to arrest further decline in seawater quality... 7369. September 8, 2010 | The Statesman
Say no to plastics, India
Recently an 'Anti-plastic campaign' was organized by the 'Art of Living' in association with North Tangra Netaji Sangha, in the city... 7370. September 8, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
DuPont leak closes Ohio park, USA
NORTH BEND, Ohio — Fire officials say a gas leak at a DuPont plant just outside Cincinnati has caused an evacuation at a county park and golf course... 7371. September 8, 2010 | The Augusta Chronicle
Gas leak closes roads for repairs, USA
Commuters will have to work their way around Walton Way Extension between Wheeler and Jackson roads this morning, and maybe for several mornings to come... 7372. September 7, 2010 | The Star Online
Toxic claims on plastic bottles are untrue, Malaysia
THE Malaysian Plastics Forum (MPF) wishes to respond to the letter “Baby bottles pose risk” by Concerned Paediatrician (The Star, Aug 10)... 7373. September 7, 2010 | My Eyewitness News
UPDATE: Chemical Fire at Pollution Control Company Near Millington, USA
MEMPHIS, TN – Shelby County firefighters battled a chemical fire inside Pollution Control Industries in North Shelby County... 7374. September 7, 2010 | UNEP
UNEP backs action on e-waste in East Africa, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya is set to become the first East African nation to develop regulations on the management of electronic waste (e-waste), following a national conference held at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi..0 7375. September 6, 2010 | Viet Nam News
Traders still selling unsafe, violent toys, Viet Nam
HCM CITY — Toy shops are brightly light these days with lanterns of various shapes, colours and sound as they prepare for the upcoming Tet Trung Thu (Full Moon Festival)...
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