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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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April 3, 2011 | Contra Costa Times
Mercury in new light bulbs not being recycled, escaping to environment, USA
The nation's accelerating shift from incandescent bulbs to a new generation of energy-efficient lighting is raising an environmental concern -- the release of tons of mercury every year...
April 3, 2011 | The Baltimore Sun
Baltimore housing authority says it won't pay millions in lead poisoning judgments, Baltimore
Antonio Fulgham can barely read or write. The 21-year-old from West Baltimore has been deemed "mentally retarded," with bleak job prospects...
April 3, 2011 | Berkshire Eagle Online
EPA addresses toxic mercury, USA
Massachusetts’ parents have a long list of things to worry about. Fortunately, last month, the U.S. EPA moved to make that list one item shorter by proposing the "Mercury and Air Toxics Rule" which will protect Massachusetts’ kids -- and all residents -- from toxic mercury pollution from power plants...
April 3, 2011 | Daily Mail
Crippled Japanese nuclear plant could take months to bring under control as officials confirm deaths of two engineers at complex , Japan
afety experts have said it could take months to bring Japan's tsunami-ravaged nuclear power plant under control...
April 3, 2011 | BBC
River alert after pollution leak in Kent, England
People are being warned to avoid any contact with the water in a Kent river following a "major pollution" incident...
April 3, 2011 | The Daily Beast
China's Toxic Dairy Industry, China
China's quality inspection agency has shut down nearly half of the nation's dairy producers for failing to pass inspection tests and is forcing them to clean up their production policies...
April 2, 2011 | UNEP
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Tours Geothermal Plant in East Africa's Great Rift Valley, Kenya
Nairobi, 2 April 2011 - The rise of geothermal energy in Kenya's Great Rift Valley was witnessed today by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon who toured the Olkaria plant northwest of the country's capital of Nairobi...
April 2, 2011 | The New York Times
From Afar, a Vivid Picture of Japan Crisis, Japan
For the clearest picture of what is happening at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, talk to scientists thousands of miles away...
April 2, 2011 | The Washington Post
China expanding nuclear power but lacks emergency planning, China
SHANGHAI — The Chinese government repeatedly offers assurances that the nuclear crisis in Japan poses no radiation risk in China...
April 1, 2011 | UNEP
UNEP and WFP combine forces by signing agreement, Kenya
Nairobi, 1 April 2011 - The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) signed an agreement today that combines forces in addressing the impact of environmental stress and climate-related shocks on the food security of the world's most vulnerable people...
April 1, 2011 | UNEP
New Environmental Co-operation between UNEP and the Government of Japan, Kenya
Nairobi, 1 April 2011 - World-class environmental research has received an important boost, thanks to the strengthening of a partnership between the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Government of Japan...
April 1, 2011 | UNEP
Pesticides and Industrial Chemicals Recommended for Trade "Watch List", Italy
Rome, 1 April 2011 - United Nations chemical experts have recommended that two pesticides - endosulfan and azinphos methyl - and one severely hazardous pesticide formulation - Gramoxone Super - be included in the Rotterdam Convention's Prior Informed Consent procedure...
April 1, 2011 | TIME
London Lacking in Clean Air? Blame Europe, UK
Call it the Air Wars. For the past 18 months, the city of London has failed to meet air-quality limits set by the European Commission (EC). Earlier this month,...
April 1, 2011 | NBC Chicago
Toxic Lead Detected in Air Near Pilsen School, USA
Residents in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood have been complaining about a metallic taste in the air for years. Now they know why...
April 1, 2011 | The Times of India (TOI)
Chemicals in packaged food posing a major health hazard, India
NEW DELHI: Predominant among the food items in Rattan Kumar's kitchen storage are packaged foods and drinks...
April 1, 2011 | Chicago Tribune
High levels of toxic lead found in air outside Chicago school, USA
Monitor readings of lead pollution prompt investigation by federal, state environmental regulators...
March 31, 2011 | UNEP
UN Secretary-General opens new energy-neutral offices in Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, 31 March 2011 - The Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon has officially opened the new offices of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) in Nairobi, Kenya...
March 31, 2011 | The Associated Press (AP)
1 dead, 3 hurt in blast at SE Texas chemical plant, USA
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — One person is dead and three others are hurt after an explosion and flash fire at a Southeast Texas chemical plant...
March 31, 2011 | C&EN
An Emerging Pollutant Circles The Globe, USA
Air Pollution: The first global study finds widespread distribution in air of compounds used in personal care products...
March 30, 2011 | UNEP
UNEP engineer honoured for contribution to Sudan water sector, Sudan
Khartoum, 30 March 2011 - A distinguished engineer working with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Dr Hamid Omer Ali, has been honoured for his lifetime contribution to the water sector in Sudan...
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