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6226. May 31, 2011 | Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Illegal skin-whitener 'could kill', Philippines
Manila -- Illegal injections of a cancer-treating chemical pose a risk of death to legions of Filipinos who use them to try to whiten their skin, health authorities warned Tuesday... 6227. May 31, 2011 | Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Philippines warns tainted drink could shrink testes, Philippines
Taiwan and the Philippines have warned some sport drinks may have been contaminated with a chemical that could cause infertility and block boys' sex organ development, officials said Tuesday... 6228. May 31, 2011 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Countdown begins to World Environment Day 2011, Kenya
Nairobi, 31 May 2011 - Whether through a litter clean-up around Mount Everest, a training programme in forest management Costa Rica or a music festival in Belgium, millions of people across the world will join forces to mark World Environment Day (WED) on 5 June 2011... 6229. May 30, 2011 | ScienceDaily
Method for Detecting Toxic Substances in Leather and Footwear Developed, Spain
Researchers at Igualada School of Engineering (EEI), a school associated with the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), have developed a new analytical method that improves detection of dimethyl fumarate (DMFu) in leather and footwear... 6230. May 30, 2011 | ABS-CBN News
Taiwan products with toxic substance removed from PH market, Philippines
MANILA, Philippines - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has directed supermarkets and grocery stores to remove from their shelves several Taiwanese products, including soft drinks, sports drinks, fruit juices and jellies... 6231. May 30, 2011 | The Associated Press (AP)
Chemical plant blaze forces evacuations in North Carolina, USA
HUDSON: An explosion at a North Carolina chemical plant set off a multiple-alarm fire on Saturday, sending thick black smoke into the air and forcing the evacuation of residents within 3 kilometres... 6232. May 30, 2011 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UN Climate Chief says estimate of record emissions is stark warning to governments, Germany
Bonn, 30 May 2011 - Latest estimates from the International Energy Agency (IEA) showing that greenhouse gas emissions from world energy generation reached record levels in 2010... 6233. May 29, 2011 | ANI
Three killed, eight injured in chemical plant blast in China, China
Beijing, May 29 : Three people have been killed and eight others were injured in a chemical plant blast in China's Zibo City, the city government has said... 6234. May 29, 2011 | Agence France-Presse (AFP)
China to step up fight against plastic addiction, China
China will expand a ban on free shopping bags, state media said, as it tries to further curb its addiction to plastic in a bid to rid the country of "white pollution" that clogs waterways, farms and fields... 6235. May 28, 2011 | GMANews.TV
FDA monitors food products from Taiwan for DEHP, Taiwan
Authorities are now monitoring some food products from Taiwan that may contain a Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), an ingredient that may have potential harmful effects on health... 6236. May 27, 2011 | Gladstone Observer
Mystery surrounds dolphin deaths, Australia
DEBATE over deaths of marine animals in Gladstone Harbour could be about to flare up yet again... 6237. May 26, 2011 | Green Chip Stocks
Plastic Oceans Combating Pollution, World
You see it on land, you see it floating in water. And more consumers means more trash... 6238. May 26, 2011 | WTNH
Ammonia leak at New Haven business, USA
New Haven, Conn. (WTNH) - A section of Brewery Street in New Haven was closed for several hours overnight after a hazardous materials scare... 6239. May 26, 2011 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Raising metal recycling rates key part of path to Green Economy: UNEP, UNEP
Less than one-third of 60 metals studied have end-of-life recycling rate above 50%; 34 are under 1%... 6240. May 25, 2011 | The Providence Journal
Propane explosion damages Warwick commercial building, USA
WARWICK, R.I. -- A propane tank explosion caused part of a mercantile building at 166 Lavan St. to collapse Wednesday morning... 6241. May 24, 2011 | 3 News
Plans to clean up toxic sites announced, New Zealand
Efforts to clean up New Zealand toxic sites took a step forward today with the Government announcing a five-step plan worth more than $15 million to tackle the work... 6242. May 24, 2011 | IANS
Jessica Alba opposes toxic chemical use in baby products, USA
Toronto, May 24 : Actress Jessica Alba, who is expecting her second child, will head to Washington soon to urge members of the US Congress to introduce a new law limiting toxic chemicals in baby products... 6243. May 24, 2011 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Green Week: Europe's Largest Environmental Policy Conference Begins, UNEP
Green Week - the largest annual environmental policy conference in Europe attracting around 4,000 participants, is taking place in Brussels this week. In its 11th year,... 6244. May 24, 2011 | 3 News
Plans to clean up toxic sites announced, New Zealand
Efforts to clean up New Zealand toxic sites took a step forward today with the Government announcing a five-step plan worth more than $15 million to tackle the work... 6245. May 24, 2011 | Stukk.co.nz
Fish blamed for water pollution, New Zealand
A Waikato University scientist believes that by diminishing koi carp numbers, the quality of water in Waikato lakes and rivers can improve without forcing farmers to reduce their fertiliser use... 6246. May 23, 2011 | The Associated Press (AP)
2 Workers Killed At Plaquemine Chemical Plant, USA
PLAQUEMINE, La. (AP) -- Officials with Shintech Louisiana have identified two workers who died after they were overcome by chemical fumes at the Shintech facility south of Plaquemine... 6247. May 21, 2011 | Telegraph
Chemical spill has not contaminated nature reserve, UK
The Environment Agency says no damage was done to a Long Eaton nature reserve after a chemical spillage... 6248. May 20, 2011 | ABC News
Australian rare earth plant 'too toxic', Australia
More than 150 people have demonstrated outside the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur against a plant that will process radioactive iron ore in Malaysia... 6249. May 20, 2011 | Telegraph
Toxic pesticides from GM food crops found in unborn babies, UK
Toxic pesticides which are implanted into genetically modified food crops have lodged in the blood of pregnant women and their unborn babies, research shows... 6250. May 20, 2011 | The Associated Press (AP)
16 Ill After Possible Chemical Exposure In Pueblo, USA
PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) – Authorities say 16 people in Pueblo have gone to a decontamination site after complaining of symptoms consistent with hazardous materials exposure...
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