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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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July 23, 2018 | The Bismarck Tribune
The smell of an industrial past
Naphthalene can cause eye and throat irritation, headache and nausea. Higher, prolonged exposure can lead to anemia, liver damage and even cancer.
July 19, 2018 | Newsweek
Do cellphones cause cancer? Government study reveals 'stunningly important' findings
Absent proof of harm, health officials and regulators have been in a holding pattern for 30 years. July 16, 2018 | Environmental Health
The effect of ambient particle matters on hospital admissions for cardiac arrhythmia: a multi-city case-crossover study in China
The relationship between particle matters (PMs) and cardiac arrhythmia has been investigated in numerous studies. However, evidence from developing countries is limited. July 13, 2018 | Environmental Health News
Coal miners are dying of black lung.
A black lung epidemic is killing miners younger than ever before; a new Kentucky law could make it harder to claim benefits. July 13, 2018 | Environmental Health News
Coal miners are dying of black lung.
A black lung epidemic is killing miners younger than ever before; a new Kentucky law could make it harder to claim benefits. July 12, 2018 | Science News
Air pollution is triggering diabetes in 3.2 million people each year
A new study quantifies the link between smoggy air and diabetes. July 12, 2018 | Smithsonian Magazine
‘Safe’ levels of pesticide still hamper bees’ memory and ability to learn
Scientists analyzed data from more than 100 experiments detailed in 23 studies July 10, 2018 | BBC News
Ozone hole mystery: China insulating chemical said to be source of rise
A banned chemical used to make household insulation is implicated in damage to the ozone layer. July 10, 2018 | The Guardian
Air pollution linked to spikes in hospital and GP visits
Study shows poor air quality leads to health problems and 'should serve as a warning.' July 7, 2018 | LA Times
Protecting your skin and saving baby corals doesn't have to be mutually exclusive
Exposure to the two most common ingredients in sunscreen — oxybenzone, or BP-3, and octinoxate — is toxic to coral development. July 6, 2018 | Chemical Watch
UN publishes list of identified endocrine disruptors
The UN has published a list of chemicals that, having gone through at least one "thorough scientific assessment", have been identified as endocrine disrupting chemicals or potential EDCs. July 5, 2018 | The Atlantic
A frightening new reason to worry about air pollution
A massive study solidifies the link between particulates from cars and diabetes. July 4, 2018 | Indepedent
Air conditioning to tackle summer heatwaves causes surge in deadly pollution
'If our nation continues to rely on coal-fired power plants for some of our electricity, each time we turn on the air conditioning we'll be fouling the air, causing more sickness and even deaths.' July 1, 2018 | Interesting Engineering
New Study Links Air Pollution to Global Diabetes
New reports estimate roughly 3.2 million cases of diabetes around the world can be directly linked to global pollution issues. June 29, 2018 | Accuweather
Most of the indoor air we breathe is polluted with microplastic particles
Research reveals that the majority of microplastics in our bodies comes from the air we inhale each day. June 28, 2018 | Environmental Health News
Worried about flame retardants? Clean your house (and hands)!
After a small group of women increased their house cleaning and hand washing, the levels of harmful common flame retardants in their bodies plummeted, according to a study released today. June 28, 2018 | Environmental Health News
Worried about flame retardants? Clean your house (and hands)!
After a small group of women increased their house cleaning and hand washing, the levels of harmful common flame retardants in their bodies plummeted, according to a study released today. June 28, 2018 | The Guardian
Deluge of electronic waste turning Thailand into 'world's rubbish dump'
Thailand has been swamped by waste from the west after Chinese ban on imports June 27, 2018 | Michigan Radio
EPA proposes tighter standard for lead dust from paint
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed tighter standards for lead in dust on floors and window sills. Lead dust can be a big source of lead. June 27, 2018 | AP News
Africa's pollution killing thousands of infants, study says
Modest reductions in air pollution can prevent the deaths of tens of thousands of infants in sub-Saharan Africa each year, according to a new scientific study that investigated the link between breathable air pollutants and premature deaths in 30 countries across the continent.

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