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24 - 26th June 2013
The International Workshop to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Chemicals Management in South-East Asia Region
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1726. October 24, 2017 | The Jakarta Post
Power plants around Jakarta could cause premature deaths: Greenpeace
Jakarta will be surrounded by more than 10 coal-fired power plants within a 100-kilometer radius, which could lead to premature deaths, Greenpeace Indonesia has reported. 1727. October 23, 2017 | Scientific Americans
Why does autism impact boys more often than girls?
Exposures to inorganic mercury in the processed food supply might be a reason. 1728. October 23, 2017 | The Economic Times, India
Toxic lead found in raw food items in Kolkata
A study revealed that raw food items such as polished rice and fish, sold in city markets, contain a high concentration of lead, posing serious health risks to consumers. 1729. October 23, 2017 | The Guardian
Gary Fuller: Evidence grows of lifelong harm from polluted air
Historical data from studies on museum bird specimens, combined with current research, gives us a picture of the long-term harm from air pollution. 1730. October 20, 2017 | Consumer Health Day
2 million Americans may have arsenic in their well water
Naturally occurring element can raise risk of cancers, other health problems. 1731. October 20, 2017 | The Guardian
Global pollution kills 9m a year and threatens 'survival of human societies'
Landmark study finds toxic air, water, soils and workplaces kill at least 9m people and cost trillions of dollars every year. 1732. October 19, 2017 | Consumerist
5 potentially harmful chemicals now banned from kids’ products.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has voted to approve a final rule that prohibits manufacturers from selling items that have more than a minimal level of five of these potentially harmful chemicals. 1733. October 18, 2017 | Reuters
India orders Delhi power plant, generator shutdown as air worsens.
The Indian government ordered diesel generators and a power plant in Delhi to be shut down on Tuesday as air quality in the capital deteriorated ahead of the Hindu festival of lights, when a night of firecrackers sends pollution levels rocketing. 1734. October 13, 2017 | Deutsche Welle, Germany
Air pollution kills half a million people in Europe, EU agency reports.
Dirty air resulted in the premature deaths of more than 500,000 people in the European Union in 2014, the European Environment Agency reports. 1735. October 12, 2017 | Reuters
EU pesticide debate needs more 'independent expertise': Macron.
France and the European Union need independent scientific experts to guide them on divisive environmental issues such as pesticides, French President Emmanuel Macron said, criticizing some research as prone to lobbying pressures. 1736. October 12, 2017 | North Carolina Health News, North Carolina
Getting the lead out of spices, powders, supplements.
Public health experts are joining forces to reduce children’s exposure to lead-tainted spices and other imports. 1737. October 11, 2017 | Mother Jones
Scientists found a gnarly pesticide in 75 percent of global honey samples.
And this pesticide is a known killer of bees. 1738. October 10, 2017 | The Conversation
These chemicals are bad for babies and whales: Why haven't they been banned in Canada?
A federal agency in the United States took action last month to ban an entire class of toxic flame retardants from being added to a wide variety of consumer products. It’s a first for the U.S. — and it could be done in Canada too. 1739. October 9, 2017 | Salisbury Post, North Carolina
We can reduce breast cancer by reducing pollution.
It is time to recognize that prevention is far cheaper than curing—and that if our society regulated pollution more, we would spend less on healthcare. 1740. October 9, 2017 | London Evening Standard, United Kingdom
Britain's toxic air 'could cause dementia and diabetes.'
MPs today warned that Britain’s toxic air could lead to dementia and diabetes. 1741. October 9, 2017 | Reuters
India court bans firecracker sales in Delhi ahead of peak pollution season.
India’s top court on Monday temporarily banned the sale of firecrackers in and around the capital ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, as it looks to prevent a repeat of severe air pollution that forced school closures last year. 1742. October 6, 2017 | Environmental Health Perspectives
Low prenatal exposures to fluoride: Are there neurotoxic risks for children?
A new study in Environmental Health Perspectives examines risks of exposure to prenatal fluoride at concentrations typical of the general population. 1743. October 6, 2017 | MAHB
Public funding and radon poisoning, what’s the link?
It has only been a short while since the news of drastic budget trimming on various EPA projects by President Donald Trump’s government came out; however, it is already obvious that it will have a long-term effect on the environment. 1744. October 5, 2017 | Environmental Health News
Pollution and stress at home combine to spur more hyperactivity.
Breathing dirty air and living in stress combine to increase the likelihood NYC kids will have a behavior disorder. 1745. October 4, 2017 | UNEP Newscentre
Revealed: Every Londoner is exposed to dangerous toxic air particles
Mayor releases new research and map showing every area of London exceeds recommended guidelines for PM2.5 Damning report also reveals 7.9 million Londoners live in areas exceeding World Health Organization air quality guidelines by at least 50 per cent. 1746. October 4, 2017 | Chemical Watch
Denmark to clamp down on phthalates with new initiative.
The Danish Chemical Forum, comprising industry, NGOs and the government, has launched a new set of initiatives to ensure consumers "do not bring home" four phthalates that are being phased out in the EU. 1747. October 4, 2017 | Globe and Mail, Ontario
Workplace carcinogens lead to thousands of cancer cases in Ontario each year: Study.
Workplace exposure to carcinogens such as diesel exhaust, asbestos and silica are together causing thousands of cancer cases in Ontario each year, says a new study that reveals the toll of on-the-job hazardous substances. 1748. October 4, 2017 | Hill Country Observer, New York
Trading old hazards for new?
PFOA has been phased out, but what are industries using in its place? 1749. October 3, 2017 | EurActiv, Belgium
Endocrine disruptors: A guilty definition.
In no case will we resign ourselves to blackmail on health to satisfy private interests against the general interest. There is an urgency to act, we are all concerned. 1750. October 2, 2017 | Chemical & Engineering News
Cyanide glitters for some.
Use of the deadly chemical is on the rise in the gold mining industry.
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