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4981. June 26, 2012 | http://phys.org
Lab-on-a-chip detects trace levels of toxic vapors in homes near Utah Air Force Base, USA
A lab-on-a-chip technology that measures trace amounts of air contaminants in homes was successfully field-tested by researchers at the University of Michigan...

4982. June 26, 2012 | The Information Daily
Hong Kong chaos: Donald Tsang’s legacy a “toxic combination”, Hong Kong
Donald Tsang, Hong Kong's departing Chief Executive and President of the Executive Council leaves what can only be described as a terrible mess behind him...

4983. June 25, 2012 | The Hindu
Hybrid car prototype seeks to address pollution issues and fuel efficiency, India
Vehicles of the future already have several of their tasks cut out: high efficiency levels, use of clean fuel and smart combination of basic engine mechanism are among the most important expectations...

4984. June 25, 2012 | RT
Danger down below deck! Toxic gas found on new German warships, Germany
A naval warship tour given by the German Naval commander to politicians and media representatives turned out a big surprise: some of the crew were wearing masks due to toxic gas...

4985. June 24, 2012 | India Today
Delhi govt wakes up to the menace of chemically enhanced veggies, India
Several studies have established the fact that the level of harmful chemicals in Indiaâs edible crops is perilously high because of excessive exposure to pesticides or other growth enhancers...

4986. June 24, 2012 | Japan Today
4 students suffer burns after botched chemical experiment, Japan
TOKYO — Four boys suffered burns to their faces and hands after a fire started while they were conducting a chemical experiment on the banks of the Arakawa River at Hinodecho in Tokyo’s Adachi Ward on Saturday...

4987. June 24, 2012 | The Local
Toxic gas found on German warships, Germany
Engineers on five new German navy warships must constantly wear gas masks after poison gas was found in the engine rooms, according to a newspaper report on Sunday...

4988. June 23, 2012 | International Business Times
Americans Are Concerned About Antibiotics In Their Meat: Poll, USA
For more than 30 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been very aware of the potential public-health consequences of antibiotic overuse in livestock feed, but it has neglected to enforce any real regulations to stem their use...

4989. June 23, 2012 | Timeofmalta.com
Heavy drop in texts reporting vehicle pollution, Malta
Far fewer people are using the transport authority’s text message system to report polluting vehicles, as the number of messages fell by 18,600 in two years...

4990. June 23, 2012 | The Advocate
Groups sue EPA on toxic release standard, USA
A group of environmental organizations Monday filed a lawsuit challenging the EPA’s emissions standards for polyvinyl chloride plants in Mossville and Deer Park, Texas, both of which emit toxic pollutants at far greater concentrations...

4991. June 22, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Inclusive Green Economy Given Go Ahead by Heads of State at Rio+20, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, 22 June 2012 - The Rio+ 20 Summit ended today with a range of outcomes which, if embraced over the coming months and years, offer the opportunity to catalyze pathways towards a more sustainable 21st century...

4992. June 22, 2012 | Environmental Health News
Stain repellent chemicals linked to liver damage in people, EHN
Elevated levels of two stain-resistant chemicals in the blood of adults living near a DuPont plant in the Mid-Ohio Valley were associated with enzyme activity that indicates liver damage and possible liver disease...

4993. June 22, 2012 | indystar.com
Four remain in hospital after Garfield Park leak, USA
City officials aren't saying what they think caused a chemical leak that sent more than 80 people to Indianapolis emergency rooms gagging, coughing and vomiting from a cloud of toxic gas that floated up from the water of a packed city pool Thursday...

4994. June 22, 2012 | The Jakarta Post
Indonesia Returns Toxic Waste Containers to Netherlands, Indonesia
Two dozen containers filled with toxic waste and secretly shipped to Indonesian for disposal will be sent back to the Netherlands, the Customs and Excise Office of the Tanjung Priok Port said on Friday...

4995. June 21, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Experts Report Highest Elephant Poaching and Ivory Smuggling Rates in a Decade, Switzerland
Geneva, 21 June 2012 - Elephant poaching levels are the worst in a decade and recorded ivory seizures are at their highest levels since 1989, according to a report published today by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)...

4996. June 21, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Rio+20 Pavilion to Get New Eco-Friendly Lease of Life in Local Community, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, 21 June 2012 - The Rio+20 pavilion which has showcased the work of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency's 'Eye on Earth' initiative is setting new, 'Green Economy' standards for a temporary structure...

4997. June 21, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
New Countries to Start Phase-Out of Inefficient Lighting, with Major Economic and Climate Benefits, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, 21 June 2012 - A total of five percent of global electricity consumption could be saved every year through a transition to efficient lighting, resulting in annual worldwide savings of over US$ 110 billion...

4998. June 21, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UNEP and EU Sign Partnership for Sustainable Cities and Regions, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, 21 June 2012 - The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the European Union's Committee of the Regions (CoR) signed today a Memorandum of Understanding, signalling a new phase of cooperation between the two institutions...

4999. June 21, 2012 | GMA News
Dolphy's disease COPD is caused by tobacco smoke, pollution, General
With Comedy King Dolphy in critical condition Thursday due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), many people are asking just what this disease is all about...

5000. June 21, 2012 | indystar.com
Chemicals spread chaos at Garfield Park pool, USA
It was a 90-degree afternoon, and the Garfield Park pool was packed. David Yates, 13, had just zipped down a slide and splashed into the water when he noticed a bad taste in his mouth — like bleach...