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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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5081. June 9, 2012 | cyprus-mail.com
Bhopal toxic waste to be disposed in Germany, India
THE FIRE services yesterday destroyed what remained of an unidentified - possibly toxic - compound, discovered during excavation works for Larnaca’s sewage system... 5082. June 8, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
On World Oceans Day, Ban Urges Countries to Protect Marine Environment, UN
8 June 2012 ? United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday urged countries to boost their efforts to protect the world’s oceans, which are threatened by overfishing, toxic waste, and climate change... 5083. June 8, 2012 | The Peninsula
Residents fear more toxic waste, UK
New Delhi: The Indian government yesterday approved a proposal for a German environmental agency to dispose of over 350 tonnes of waste produced by the Bhopal factory where a gas leak killed thousands in 1984... 5084. June 8, 2012 | This Is Gloucestershire
Uranium mine tailings leave an enduring toxic legacy, Australia
RESIDENTS living near a toxic waste dump fear residue from a new incinerator in the county will be taken to their doorstep... 5085. June 7, 2012 | BBC
Kitchen pollution 'higher than government air quality guidelines', UK
Pollution levels in some kitchens could be three times higher than outdoors in a busy city centre, a study has found... 5086. June 7, 2012 | The Globe and Mail
China upset about embassies issuing air-pollution readings, China
A senior Chinese official demanded on Tuesday that foreign embassies stop issuing air-pollution readings, saying it was against the law and diplomatic conventions. It was a pointed criticism of a closely watched U.S. embassy index... 5087. June 6, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
World Remains on Unsustainable Track Despite Hundreds of Internationally Agreed Goals and Objectives, Brazil
Rio, 6 June 2012 - The world continues to speed down an unsustainable path despite over 500 internationally agreed goals and objectives to support the sustainable management of the environment and improve human wellbeing, according to a new and wide-ranging assessment coordinated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)... 5088. June 6, 2012 | Ynetnews
3 major cities declared pollution-stricken, Israel
Green groups fed up with gov't municipalities flouting of Clean Air Law; label Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa as 'air pollution-stricken'... 5089. June 5, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Goodwill Ambassador Gisele Bundchen Marks World Environment Day at Green Nation Fest, Brazil
Brasilia, 4 June 2012 - Screams of hundreds of excited children and teenagers coursed through the air in one of Rio's verdant public parks as the Brazilian environmentalist and model Gisele Bündchen joined celebrations for World Environment Day... 5090. June 5, 2012 | The West Australian
Decision on disposal of toxic waste soon: Chidambaram, India
The Environmental Protection Authority’s approval of a uranium mine in Wiluna should concern all West Australians. This is no longer a theoretical discussion. Research shows a serious risk that uranium mining will cause long-term harm to WA communities.00 5091. June 5, 2012 | PTI
Toxic fears in Malaysia over rare earth plant, Malaysia
Bhopal, Jun 5 (PTI) Talks are on with a German firm for disposal of toxic waste left at the Union Carbide plant in the aftermath of the 1984 disaster after Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra declined to allow its destruction in their territory, Home Minister P Chidambaram said today... 5092. June 4, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Launch of Video Contest to Celebrate 25 Years of Ozone Layer Protection, Sweden/Kenya
Gothenburg/Nairobi, 4 June 2012 - Were you born on or after the historic date in September, 1987, when nations of the world came together to protect the endangered ozone layer?... 5093. June 4, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Expansion of UNEP Seed Funding Initiative Signals Rising Confidence in Africa's Green Economy, Kenya
Nairobi, 4 June 2012 – In a boost to Africa's carbon market, the African Carbon Asset Development (ACAD) Facility—an incubator for developing carbon projects steered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) —has announced expansion plans... 5094. June 4, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Mongolian President among Six Champions of the Earth Named in 2012 UNEP Awards, Brazil
Rio, June 4 2012 - Mongolia's President Tsakhia Elbegdorj, Brazilian banker Fábio C. Barbosa and renewable energy entrepreneur Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber were among six winners of the United Nation's Champions of the Earth 2012 award, given to those whose actions and leadership have had a positive impact on the environment... 5095. June 4, 2012 | iWatch News
OSHA rules on workplace toxics stalled, USA
At 58, retired machinist Bruce Revers is tethered to his oxygen machines — a wall unit when he’s at home, a portable tank when he’s out. The simple act of walking to the curb to pick up his newspaper is a grind... 5096. June 4, 2012 | Reuters
Nuclear, coal power face climate change risk-study, Singapore
SINGAPORE, June 4 (Reuters) - Warmer water and reduced river flows will cause more power disruptions for nuclear and coal-fired power plants in the United States and Europe in future, scientists say, and lead to a rethink on how best to cool power stations in a hotter world... 5097. June 4, 2012 | ABC News
Biosensor detects nano-contaminates, Australia
A super-fast sensor that can detect the tiniest traces of contaminants or bacteria has been developed by Australian researchers... 5098. June 4, 2012 | News24
Rio Earth summit on shaky ground, South Africa
Cape Town - Major players pulling out of the Rio Earth summit is an indicator of the awkward politics and negotiations to move forward with climate change policies, an environmental organisation has said... 5099. June 4, 2012 | ABC News
Qld Environment Minister not convinced on man-made climate change, Australia
ELEANOR HALL: Queensland's new Environment Minister is the latest politician to voice scepticism about man-made climate change... 5100. June 4, 2012 | VietNamNet
People live in pollution, authorities, and agencies powerless, Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge – Environmentalists have pointed out that Vietnam has fallen into the “environment trap” when it compliantly accepts foreign direct investment projects in dirty industries...

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