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WHO Regional Workshop on Chemical Safety
24 - 26th June 2013
The International Workshop to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Chemicals Management
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December 19, 2023 | The Guardian
Plastics, pesticides and pills: how chemical exposures affect sperm health
New research finds evidence that exposure to PFAS and phenols increases odds of certain ‘hormonally driven’ cancers for women.
December 19, 2023 | Environmental Health News
Eliminating fossil fuels would save millions of lives, study finds
Wildlife on every continent are contaminated with harmful flame-retardant chemicals, including some endangered species such as killer whales, northern sea otters, red pandas and chimpanzees, according to a new map that tracks peer-reviewed studies from around the world.
December 19, 2023 | VICE
Monsanto should pay $857 million in PCB case, jury finds
“From the public point of view, this could be the next asbestos."
December 19, 2023 | Environmental Health News
Finding a fix: Nigerian women lead drive to upcycle plastics
This month Science Magazine explores research into disturbing ways that THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, binds to cannabinoid receptors abundant in the brain, including in fetal brains while still in the mother’s womb.
December 19, 2023 | Aljazeera
Poisonous harvest : Pesticide overuse threatens bird species
In Nigeria, where plastic pollution is still a huge problem, there is a rise of women-led schemes focused on fixes.
December 19, 2023 | The Express Tribune
Cinnamon applesauce investigation finds lead levels more than 2,000 times higher than proposed standards, FDA says
Excessive use of toxic agricultural drugs has significantly reduced varieties of native bird populations.
December 18, 2023 | CNN
Judge throws out Kabwe lead-poisoning case against Anglo American mining
The FDA continues to investigate high lead levels in cinnamon applesauce pouches that were sold in the US.
December 18, 2023 | The Guardian
The global plastics treaty: Why is it needed?
A South African court has thrown out a case brought against the multinational mining company Anglo American on behalf of 140,000 Zambian women and children, who allege they have suffered lead poisoning from one of its mines.
December 18, 2023 | The Lancet
Former EPA official says agency fails to protect public from toxic pesticides
This comment in The Lancet argues that, "... physicians, nurses, health workers, and scientists are trusted voices who can help mitigate plastic pollution and reduce its harms to health."
December 18, 2023 | The Guardian
Wood smoke in urban areas: A hidden health hazard
Karen McCormack says regulators at environmental agency are discouraged from speaking up about dangerous chemicals.
December 18, 2023 | The Guardian
Slight uptick in smoking for people over 65, but young adults smoke less
A recent investigation uncovered the overlooked health risks and environmental consequences of using wood burning as a primary method for home heating in urban areas, challenging the perception of its safety and renewability.
December 18, 2023 | The Washington Post
Study bolsters evidence that severe obesity increasing in young US kids
The researchers found that in all age groups, smoking prevalence was highest among those with the lowest incomes.
December 18, 2023 | Environmental Health News
What causes obesity? More science points to the brain
Many everyday household products expose us to chemicals and pollutants. Few products, however, allow these chemicals to interact with our bodies as intimately as pads, tampons, menstrual cups and other period care products.
December 17, 2023 | AP News
How to recycle gift wrapping paper and reduce waste during the holidays
A new study adds to evidence that severe obesity is becoming more common in young U.S. children. There was some hope that children in a government food program might be bucking a trend in obesity rates.
December 17, 2023 | The Washington Post
Australia’s plan to phase out expanded polystyrene packaging is failing and was never possible, industry says
Festive wrapping paper, bows and ribbons can be costly for the environment. Here’s what to know about recycling gift wrap and how you can reduce waste.
December 15, 2023 | Environmental Health News
EPA begins review of PVC ingredient vinyl chloride, which could lead to restrictions or ban
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it’s reviewing vinyl chloride under the Toxic Control Substance Act (TSCA), which could lead to restrictions or a ban on the widespread, toxic chemical.
December 15, 2023 | The Guardian
Phthalates linked to vitamin D deficiency in women
A nationwide promise to phase out expanded polystyrene from consumer packaging such as of white goods and electronics is more than a year behind schedule, with the packaging industry saying it was never a workable proposal.
December 15, 2023 | Environmental Health News
Report: Forever chemicals in single-use food packaging and tableware from 17 countries
Phthalates, a type of endocrine disrupting chemical, were associated with lower vitamin D levels in a recent study of healthy Caucasian women published in Chemosphere.
December 15, 2023 | IPEN
The health cost of burning wood to warm homes
This report from the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) finds that more than half of the samples tested contained PFAS.
December 14, 2023 | The Guardian
'Cocktail of pesticides' found in Richmond River, including chemical banned in 2006
Experts say wood-burning is not cheaper or truly renewable and constitutes a major health risk.
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