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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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5501. February 20, 2012 | Radio New Zealand
Group considers challenge to councils over river pollution, New Zealand
The Environmental Defence Society says it may go to the Environment Court to test the claim by many regional councils that they do not have the power to compel farmers to keep stock out of rivers... 5502. February 19, 2012 | AAP
Chemical leak to keep Vic port closed, Australia
A chemical spill at a storage plant in Portland, which forced residents indoors, is expected to keep the port closed on Monday... 5503. February 19, 2012 | IANS
Over 30 injured in Thai chemical explosion, Thailand
At least 37 people were injured in an explosion caused by a mixture of chemicals used for cleaning a swimming pool at a hotel in Thailand, local media reported... 5504. February 18, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Delegates from around the world gather to attend UNEP's Major Groups Forum, Kenya
The Global Major Group and Stakeholder Forum (GMGSF) of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) started today at the UN compound in Nairobi, Kenya... 5505. February 18, 2012 | The Himalayan Times
Toxic leak hits tourists, Thailand
BANGKOK: More than 30 people, many of them foreign tourists, were rushed to hospital today on the Thai resort island of Phuket after a chlorine leak at a hotel swimming pool, officials said... 5506. February 17, 2012 | China Daily
Factories shut down over toxic glue, China
GUANGZHOU - About 1,000 companies producing leather goods, shoes and bags in the Guangdong provincial capital have had their business suspended after being suspected of using harmful glues... 5507. February 17, 2012 | NewsInferno
Studies See Toxic Risk from Coal Tar Pavement Sealants, USA
According to an MSNBC.com report, the studies confirm the widespread belief that asphalt sealants sprayed on freshly paved driveways and parking lots pose much more serious health risks than its alternative... 5508. February 17, 2012 | Cambridge News
Chemical blaze in barn, UK
Fire fighters are battling flames and toxic smoke after laminating chemicals caused a barn to go up in flames... 5509. February 16, 2012 | The Globe and Mail
Study clears fracking but flags other drilling problems, CanadaStudy clears fracking but flags other drilling problems
Fracking – the shattering of rock deep underground to release shale gas – isn’t causing surface water pollution, but other activities associated with drilling may be, a new study says... 5510. February 16, 2012 | spacemart.com
China's pollution related to E-cars may be more harmful than gasoline cars, China
Electric cars have been heralded as environmentally friendly, but findings from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, researchers show that electric cars in China have an overall impact on pollution that could be more harmful to health than gasoline vehicles... 5511. February 15, 2012 | Scotman.com
Air pollution linked to raised heart attack risk, France
Scientists have linked exposure to air pollution to an increased risk of heart attack... 5512. February 15, 2012 | 13WHAM.com
Chemical Leak At Avon Plant, USA
Avon, N.Y. - Police and hazmat crews were called to the Kraft Foods Plant 11:30 Monday night after reports of a chemical leak... 5513. February 15, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Media Arrangements for UNEP Governing Council and Global Ministerial Environment Forum, Kenya
Nairobi, 18 February 2012 - Representatives from over 100 countries, including Heads of State, environment ministers, renowned scientists, business leaders and civil society groups will meet in Nairobi from 20-22 February 2012... 5514. February 15, 2012 | Environmental Health News
Hearts and air pollution: Five deadly air pollutants on five continents, EHN
Around the world, breathing a variety of air pollutants – in some cases for a single day – increases the chance that people will suffer heart attacks, according to a new analysis published Tuesday... 5515. February 15, 2012 | ANI
Just 7 days of exposure to air pollution may up heart attack risk, USA
Washington, Feb 15 : Short-term exposure (for up to 7 days) to all major air pollutants, with the exception of ozone, may increase risk of heart attack, researchers have warned... 5516. February 15, 2012 | IANS
Electric cars cause more pollution than petrol ones, UK
LONDON - Though electric cars are heralded as an environment friendly solution in major cities, a study says their pollution levels are worse than petrol-powered vehicles... 5517. February 14, 2012 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Countries Call for Blue Economy to Protect the Mediterranean, France
Mediterranean countries and the European Union meeting in Paris have called for a "blue" economy to be set up to safeguard and promote a clean, healthy, productive Mediterranean environment... 5518. February 14, 2012 | NewsInferno
Methane Pollution from Fracking May be Underestimated, USA
According to a Christian Science Monitor report on a new study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a fracking well near Boulder, Colo., is allowing at least 4 percent of its “gross annual production” to escape into the air... 5519. February 14, 2012 | UTSASanDiego.com
Air pollution might harm brain, study says, USA
It’s well established that dirty, sooty air is no good for your lungs and probably not great for your skin. But new research indicates it can damage your brain, too... 5520. February 14, 2012 | The Gulf Today
Toxic drugs seen in Whitney death,USA
LOS ANGELES: Pop icon Whitney Houston may have died from a combination of Xanax and other prescription drugs mixed with alcohol, reports said early Monday...

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