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October 1, 2010 | London Evening Standard
Women die in toxic gas ‘suicide pact’ in Putney, UK
Detectives were today examining computer records amid fears that two women killed themselves in a chemical suicide pact after meeting over the internet...
September 30, 2010 | UNEP
Pioneering study examines the role of patents in combating climate change, Belgium
Brussels, Six countries - Japan, the United States, Germany, Republic of Korea, France and the United Kingdom - are the source of almost 80 percent of all innovations developed worldwide in the field of clean energy technologies (CETs)...
September 30, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Chemical spill at U of M forces evacuation, USA
MINNEAPOLIS -- The University of Minnesota says a building on the East Bank campus in Minneapolis should reopen Thursday after a chemical spill forced the building to be evacuated...
September 30, 2010 | Water Technology Online
Toxic chemicals contaminate Colorado groundwater, USA
BOULDER, COLO. — The city of Boulder, Colo., announced that it will conduct a series of tests after being alerted that the groundwater in some areas of the city is highly contaminated with toxic chemicals, dailycamera.com reported...
September 30, 2010 | PRW
Toys R Us sells ‘toxic toys’ claims US lobby group, USA
A coalition of more than 20 investors has released an open letter concerning the “toxic PVC toys” on sale in Toys R Us. The document was signed by members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, an alliance of 275 institutional investors with more than $100bn in assets...
September 30, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
U building reopens after toxic chemical spill cleaned up, USA
Two students working with the chemical pyridine in a seventh-floor lab were hospitalized for observation...
September 29, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Ammonia leak contained at New Stanton warehouse, USA
An ammonia leak has been contained and cleaned up at a refrigerated food warehouse in New Stanton, near Interstate 70...
September 28, 2010 | THe Detroit News
Chemical release contained at Shelby Township plant, USA
Shelby Township -- A chemical cloud that was released this morning at a metal coating company in the 23 Mile and Hayes area does not pose any threat to nearby residents, fire department officials said...
September 28, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
3 hurt after upstate NY college chemical release, USA
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Authorities say a firefighter and two University of Rochester employees were taken to hospitals after chemicals were released in the college utilities plant...
September 28, 2010 | The Advertiser
Chemicals spark high school fire, USA
About 2,300 Lafayette High School students evacuated their school Monday when a trash can fire broke out in a hallway...
September 27, 2010 | UNEP
Global business leaders to support transit to a low carbon future, Mexico
Mexico City (Mexico), Leaders from influential global corporations and key global environmental organizations are expected to call on countries to make a success of this years UN climate negotiations in Mexico...
September 27, 2010 | Hutch News
Two injured in flash fire have been identified, USA
The Hutchinson Fire Department has released the names of two people injured in a flash fire Friday in Hutchinson...
September 27, 2010 | New Haven Register
Man hurt, firms evacuated in North Haven acid leak, USA
NORTH HAVEN — Two companies were evacuated this morning and a man was injured during the release of acetic acid at one of the companies, Ald Lab Chemicals, 410 Sackett Point Road...
September 27, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
Four Hurt In Charcoal Plant Fire Remain Hospitalized At UK, UK
Three workers injured in a flash fire at a southern Kentucky charcoal plant have been upgraded to serious condition at the University of Kentucky Hospital, while a fourth man remains in critical condition...
September 27, 2010 | Peop;e Management Magazine Online
Walkers fined over worker’s toxic gas death, UK
Walkers Snack Foods and one of its suppliers have been fined a total of £350,000 after a worker was killed by a cloud of toxic gas...
September 25, 2010 | WNDU
Ammonia leak at Paw Paw winery sends a dozen to the hospital, USA
An ammonia leak at a Paw Paw winery Friday sent a dozen people to the hospital...
September 24, 2010 | WZZM
Ammonia leak empties southwestern Michigan winery, USA
PAW PAW, Mich. - A popular southwestern Michigan winery was evacuated this afternoon after an ammonia leak...
September 23, 2010 | Bangkok Post
Locals flee chemical leak, Thailand
Students and residents of Bangkok's Saphan Sung district have been rushed from their schools and homes following a toxic chemical leak at a hair products warehouse...
September 23, 2010 | China Daily
Companies Banned drug found in hair care products, China
Beijing - A local drug watchdog has launched an investigation into a hair care company in Zhejiang province after its products for the Singapore and Hong Kong markets were found to contain a banned chemical, Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday...

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