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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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7976. May 26, 2010 | Los Angeles Times
US officials fear oil dispersant's toxic pollution, USA
OIL giant BP is to continue using a controversial chemical to disperse oil spilled in the Gulf of Mexico, despite a US government order to scale it back... 7977. May 26, 2010 | The Manila Times
Toxic waste watchdog warns of lead pollution in schools, Philippine
As the Brigada Eskwela goes in full swing in preparation for the reopening of schools, volunteers are warned of possible exposure to lead in paint, chips and dust as they go about sprucing up the classrooms... 7978. May 25, 2010 | Bangkok Post
Bon Kai residents suffer from smoke, Thailand
A number of Bon Kai residents have developed health problems after days of inhaling toxic smoke from burning tyres on Rama IV Road... 7979. May 25, 2010 | UNEP
Global Environment Facility and UNEP Meeting Highlight Major Environmental Initiatives, UNEP
Punta Del Este (Uruguay), 25 May 2010 - The Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced today that they will be major players at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa with projects to reduce carbon emissions as part of a National Greening Programme... 7980. May 25, 2010 | BusinessWeek
Pollution Hurts Hong Kong in Livable City Survey, Hong Kong
Singapore retained its ranking as the Asian city with the best quality of life, while Hong Kong lags rival financial hubs as it struggles with air pollution, according to a survey by Mercer Consulting... 7981. May 25, 2010 | The Hindu
NGOs highlight high pollution levels in Himachal, India
SHIMLA: The surroundings of Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh industrial areas in Himachal could be another Bhopal in the making if the ill-planned toxic units are not discouraged in time; stated a joint group of NGOs, environmentalists and local people... 7982. May 25, 2010 | Pakistan Observer
Toxic effluent, Pakistan
Scores of goats, buffaloes, cows, sheep and camels have reportedly died in suburbs of Mirpurkhas after drinking water from a saline water-drain which also carries effluent of a Sugar Mills’ alcohol plant... 7983. May 25, 2010 | GDS Publish
Toxic glue in food packaging, UK
We could be at risk from food packaging according to reports. Supermarket food is at risk of being contaminated by a highly toxic chemical found in the glue of packaging labels... 7984. May 25, 2010 | BBC
Crews remain at scene of Grosvenor Chemicals fire, UK
Firefighters have spent a second night at the scene of a fire at a chemicals factory near Huddersfield... 7985. May 24, 2010 | Daily Mail
Toxic Glue Used in Supermarket Food Packaging 'Poses Severe Risk to Health', Article
Supermarket food is at risk of being contaminated by a 'highly toxic' chemical found in the glue of packaging labels. The chemical, which is in the same class of toxicity as mercury, asbestos and hydrochloric acid, can seep through and contaminate food, according to a study... 7986. May 24, 2010 | MYFOXDFW.COM
2 Hurt in Fort Worth Acid Leak, USA
FORT WORTH, Texas - Two people were rushed to the hospital after a hazardous cleaning chemical spilled at a plant near downtown Fort Worth... 7987. May 24, 2010 | The Brunei Times
Brunei plans to destroy the environment, Brunei
I WAS stranded in Brunei for a week due to the volcanic ash. I have become fascinated with what I thought was a beautiful country, so have been following events on your website. I am amazed and saddened by finding out that it is all "window dressing", because no one cares... 7988. May 24, 2010 | Reuters
Singapore, Malaysia clean oil spill measuring 4 kms, Singapore
SINGAPORE, Singapore and Malaysia are conducting a joint clean-up operation involving 20 craft to remove about 2,500 tonnes of oil spilled after a tanker collided with a bulk carrier on Tuesday morning, Singapore's port authority said... 7989. May 24, 2010 | Reuters
UPDATE 1-Over 300 dead birds are likely Gulf spill victims, USA
LOS ANGELES, More than 300 sea birds, nearly 200 turtles and 19 dolphins have been found dead along the U.S. Gulf Coast during the first five weeks of BP's huge oil spill off Louisiana, wildlife officials reported on Monday... 7990. May 24, 2010 | The Citizen Tribune
A need for federal regulation of toxic metals in jewelry, USA
The shiny allure of silvery jewelry has been part of the human experience for millennia — archaeological evidence points to people wearing jewelry more than 50,000 years ago... 7991. May 24, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
BP continues to use toxic dispersant, USA
WASHINGTON (AP) -- BP PLC is continuing to spray a toxic chemical dispersant to break up the Gulf oil spill, even though a deadline to stop use of the chemical has passed... 7992. May 24, 2010 | Huddersfield Examiner
Linthwaite chemical factory explodes - latest details, UK
A MASSIVE fire at a chemcial factory in Linthwaite was being battled early today. More than 100 firefighters and 25 engines from across West Yorkshire attended the scene at Grosvenor Chemicals, Lee Mill Lane, Linthwaite... 7993. May 24, 2010 | Irish Examiner
Warning to residents after chemical plant blaze, UK
A huge blaze at a chemical works in Britain was brought under control today after more than 120 firefighters spent the night tackling the flames... 7994. May 24, 2010 | The Portland Press Herald
Old mill’s toxins linger in Corinna, USA
As residents try to rebuild the town of Corinna, they deal with the knowledge that the pollution at one of Maine’s worst Superfund sites may never fully go away. CORINNA — Two gas stations, a seafood restaurant and a car wash line the approach to downtown Corinna... 7995. May 23, 2010 | The Times of India
Two killed in gas leak at illegal coal pit, India
ASANSOL: Two people were killed and two fell ill from the effects of inhaling methane gas at an illegal coal pit near the Chora Block Incline of ECL in the early hours of Saturday... 7996. May 23, 2010 | Seacoast Online
No easy solution to Portsmouth's pollution problem, UK
PORTSMOUTH — At the local, state and federal levels, there's a battle being waged to clean up the Piscataqua River and Great Bay... 7997. May 23, 2010 | Los Angeles Times
Oil spill caused by 'a confluence of unfortunate events', USA
Although the exact cause of the Deepwater Horizon explosion isn't certain, at least a dozen offshore drilling experts agree that cement, or pipes encased by cement, had to have failed first... 7998. May 23, 2010 | Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Current could carry disaster to fragile reef, USA
FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY -- - This 221-mile coral reef that skirts the tip of Florida -- one of the most important ecosystems on Earth -- stands near the edge of oblivion... 7999. May 23, 2010 | Times Online
How our beaches are polluted by thousands of sewage spills, UK
Pollution New official files reveal the huge amount of raw effluent that water companies are letting into the sea, even in blue flag bathing areas... 8000. May 23, 2010 | Democrat and Chronocle
Shale drilling plans create friction, USA
In Pennsylvania, miners are pumping millions of gallons of chemical-laced water into horizontal wells to fracture underground shale formations and release valuable natural gas. Plans to do so in New York are mobilizing citizens by the thousands...
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