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7576. August 2, 2010 | ABC News
Review reveals Indigenous community's toxic water, Australia
The Broome Shire says it has evidence to suggest hazardous waste is contaminating the water supply in Western Australia's largest Aboriginal community... 7577. August 2, 2010 | Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Water quality defended at toxic rivers, China
Officials said flood-related chemical spills have spread through main rivers, but added there has been little impact on water quality... 7578. August 2, 2010 | The Star
Toxic smoke rescue drama, UK
A PENSIONER who had been overcome by toxic smoke in a fire at her Sheffield flat was minutes from death when she was saved by hero firemen... 7579. August 1, 2010 | Agence France-Presse (AFP)
China rivers hit by flood-related chemical spills, China
Chinese officials said Sunday flood-related chemical spills had spread through major rivers, but added there had been little impact on water quality... 7580. August 1, 2010 | PTI
Now, toxic dyes in branded garments made in China Read more: Now, toxic dyes in branded garments made in China, China
BEIJING: The discovery of cancer-causing textile dyes in clothing manufactured by some of the popular Chinese brands has set off alarm bells in the country... 7581. August 1, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
US expert: China oil spill far bigger than stated, China
China’s worst known oil spill is dozens of times larger than the government has reported -- bigger than the famous Exxon Valdez spill two decades ago -- and some of the oil was dumped deliberately to avoid further disaster, an American expert said Friday... 7582. August 1, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Coast Guard allows BP requests to use toxic chemicals to disperse Gulf of Mexico oil slicks, USA
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard has routinely approved BP requests to use thousands of gallons of toxic chemical a day to break up oil slicks in the Gulf of Mexico... 7583. August 1, 2010 | The Record
Westwood man injured in chemical fire, USA
WESTWOOD - A 29-year-old man was severely burned Sunday evening after attempting to rid his property of a beehive, police said... 7584. August 1, 2010 | Xinhua
Chemical-tainted water affects second province, China
ZHAOYUAN, Heilongjiang Province - Tests show that chemical-tainted waters of a major northeast China river has flowed into Heilongjiang Province from Jilin where some 7,000 chemical barrels were initially swept into the river by floods last Wednesday, a senior local official said Sunday... 7585. August 1, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Toxic chemical used on Gulf oil spill, USA
The US Coast Guard has routinely approved BP requests to use thousands of gallons of toxic chemical a day to break up oil slicks in the Gulf of Mexico... 7586. July 31, 2010 | Viet Nam News
Southern rivers suffer heavy pollution, Viet Nam
HCM CITY — The quality of water in the Sai Gon and Dong Nai rivers is deteriorating rapidly, and protective measures have been too slow, officials have said... 7587. July 31, 2010 | The Asean Age
Toxic waste from industry pollutes Ramsar site in UP, India
The Ramsar site set up in fresh water of Ganges in 165 km stretch from Bijnore to Narora in Uttar Pradesh for protection of water bodies is getting contaminated due to heavy discharge of industrial effluents, officials said... 7588. July 31, 2010 | Bernama
Toxic Dyes Found In Chinese Garments, China
BEIJING, The discovery of cancer-causing textile dyes in clothing manufactured by some of the popular Chinese brands has set off alarm bell.. 7589. July 30, 2010 | Pravda
Tons of Toxic Chemicals Flow from China to Russia, China
On Wednesday, approximately 7,000 containers of hazardous substances were washed away to a tributary of the Amur River with floods from the territory of chemical plants in China... 7590. July 29, 2010 | VientianeTimes
Hazardous mining practices emitting powerful toxins, Lao PDR
Villagers across Laos are being put at risk of serious illness by the unsafe practices of amateur gold miners. The prospectors churn the soil at rivers and streams and use mercury – a highly toxic metal – to separate the gold before it is burned... 7591. July 29, 2010 | Deccan Herald
2 die, 20 take after consuming toxic water, India
Two girls have died reportedly due to diarrhoea and vomit at Kolar (B) of Bidar taluk while more than 20 people in Kerakamatti have taken ill after drinking contaminated water in the last two days... 7592. July 29, 2010 | UNEP
Chinese businesses aim for a low-carbon economy, UNEP
The Nature of Cities Forum: "Low Carbon transformation for Chinese enterprises"... 7593. July 29, 2010 | OnlineAthens
Fire destroys chemical plant, USA
Fire destroyed a chemical plant in Northeast Clarke County early Wednesday, sending plumes of toxic smoke into the air and chemicals into a nearby creek... 7594. July 29, 2010 | People's Daily Online
3,000 chemical-filled barrels washed into major northeast China river: authorities, China
About 3,000 barrels filled with chemicals have been swept into a major river in northeast China's Jilin Province, thousands more than originally thought, authorities said Thursday... 7595. July 29, 2010 | TIME
China's Environmental Disasters on the Rise — Quietly, China
A massive explosion in a southern Chinese city is only the latest in a series of industrial accidents that have hit China in recent weeks... 7596. July 28, 2010 | Sky News Online
Toxic Fumes Kill Hero Panda At Chinese Zoo, China
A man has been arrested after a panda died from inhaling poisonous fumes in its enclosure at a Chinese zoo... 7597. July 27, 2010 | The Indianapolis Star
Explosion leads to chemical spill, USA
An explosion led to a hazardous chemical spill Tuesday night on the Eastside... 7598. July 27, 2010 | NZPA
Banned chemical found in food, New Zealand
A study has found concerning levels of chemical residues in the vegetable bok choy with some samples containing residues of a chemical banned last year... 7599. July 27, 2010 | TechEye
Foxconn shuts toxic plant, India
Foxconn has had to shut one of its "definitely not a sweatshop" plants in India after 250 workers fell mysteriously sick... 7600. July 27, 2010 | The Times of India
Focus on non-toxic colours, India
KOLKATA: With only two and half months left for Durga puja, the state pollution control board (PCB) is desperately trying to ensure that paint manufacturers come up with lead- and cadmium-free colour...
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