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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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November 10, 2010 | Nature News
Oil spill's toxic trade-off, USA
Dispersed oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster could be more dangerous to wildlife than reports suggest....
November 10, 2010 | WDDTY
Toxic chemical finally faces worldwide ban, Canada
Canada has already classified it as toxic – now health authorities around the world may ban the chemical BPA (bisphenol A), which is used in cans, bottles and food packaging.... November 10, 2010 | The Independent
Microwave popcorn, tasty yet toxic, experts say, USA
Movie night? Nix the microwave popcorn, scientists say. In a new study published on November 8, Canadian researchers have found that industrial chemicals used to line junk food wrappers and microwave popcorn bags are contaminating the food inside.... November 10, 2010 | ABC News
China jails father of toxic milk victim, China
China has jailed a man who was pushing for compensation following a tainted milk scandal... November 10, 2010 | The Gulf Today
Singapore’s chemical ambitions face Chinese threat, Singapore
SINGAPORE’S aim to rule Asia’s expanding specialty chemicals market will be challenged with China set to boost capacity and reduce imports, leaving the island with limited export options... November 10, 2010 | The Jakarta Post
Bali urged to implement green space, Indonesia
Cities in Indonesia must be developed as environmentally and community friendly places to avoid the fate of Jakarta, a prime example of a “disoriented city”, growing as business, industrial and government centers... November 10, 2010 | The Mainichi Daily News
China blamed after fine particle air pollution over Nagasaki islands exceeds standards, Japan
Fine particles are present in the air around the Goto island chain in Nagasaki Prefecture at a level above Japan's environmental standards, and they likely drifted over from China, says a new report by the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)... November 9, 2010 | UNEP
Training scheme aims to 'green' UN peacekeeping operations, Kenya
Nairobi, 9 November 2010 - As part of a concerted effort to 'green' UN peacekeeping operations, an intensive training programme for UN peacekeeping missions on environmental matters is taking place at UNEP headquarters in Nairobi... November 9, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Toxic plume spreads in Calif. town's water, USA
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A toxic plume of chromium has spread to multiple groundwater wells near the California desert town made famous by the movie "Erin Brockovich."... November 9, 2010 | People's Daily Online
Chinese government pledges to cut toxic dioxin emissions, China
The Chinese government has pledged to cut dioxin emissions by 10 percent in key industries such as the steel industry and waste incineration in the next five years.... November 9, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Worker killed after chemical tank explosion at DuPont plant in Tonawanda, USA
Tonawanda, NY -- A small tank at a DuPont plant exploded Tuesday morning, killing one worker, injuring another and forcing part of the building to be evacuated... November 9, 2010 | St Helens Star
Four in hospital after chemical leak, UK
FOUR men were taken to hospital and an industrial site was evacuated after a chemical spill at a freight depot in Haydock last night... November 9, 2010 | WHIO Dayton
Chemical Spill In Richmond Contained, USA
RICHMOND, Indiana -- Firefighters in Richmond have contained a chemical spill that shut down South E and Seventh streets on Tuesday afternoon... November 8, 2010 | UNEP
'30 Ways in 30 Days' rolls out more solutions to climate change challenge, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya, 8th November 2010 - Week two of UNEP's 30 Ways in 30 Days reveals how an investment of US$100,000 has improved vital reservoirs in Togo, shows the true environmental impact of the buildings... November 8, 2010 | The Blade
UT water seminar focuses on pollution in Great Lakes, USA
Think of all the antibiotics and other forms of medication the 40 million U.S. and Canadian residents who live in the Great Lakes region ingest and subsequently pass through their bodies, as well as all of the expired or unused pills, liquids, and inhalers they throw down their sinks, their toilets, or out with the trash... November 8, 2010 | The Brunei Times
Beijing mulls tighter pollution rules for rare earth producers, China
CHINA'S industry ministry is considering regulations to tighten pollution standards for rare earth producers, Xinhua news agency reported yesterday, a move the country's top firm said might further raise export prices... November 8, 2010 | China Daily
Volcano creates ash, chaos, Indonesia
YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia - International airlines cancelled dozens of flights to Indonesia on Sunday as Mount Merapi volcano spewed ash high into the sky, ahead of a visit by United States President Barack Obama... November 8, 2010 | Xinhua
Pollution levels in Chinese cities getting better, China
BEIJING - Pollution levels in many Chinese cities improved last year, as the quality of the overall environment remained "stable", according to a survey released Monday by the Ministry of Environmental Protection... November 6, 2010 | StaffsLive
Two men in hospital after Cannock chemical blast, England
Two workers were taken to hospital following a chemical explosion at a factory in Staffordshire... November 6, 2010 | Bhutan Observer
Burning plastics – Are we doing more harm than good?, Bhutan
As our country continues to develop at a remarkable speed, our people also become economically better...

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