The illegal trade in chemicals
<p>Chemicals provide important benefits to society and play a vital role in the global economy, but they also carry risks for the environment and human health, with greater risks to vulnerable social groups.
Toxic Wastes
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Waste management paralysed in city suburbs
Water bodies are present on both side of the bypass and the waste gets mixed which results in the rise of waterborne diseases. “We have informed it to the municipal authorities, but though they assured us that they would take necessary steps, they asked us not to inform any media about the matter,” said Shaji.
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Oil spill caused `525.186 crore harm to climate
The National Envir-onmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) in its report on the oil spill in the aftermath of the collision between MSC Chitra and MV Khalijia III that occurred in August 2010 has
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China Firm Apologizes For Toxic Waste After Protest
A solar panel company in eastern China at the center of violent protests over toxic waste apologized on Monday for the trouble it had caused and promised to clean up the mess. The protests began on
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China Firm Apologizes For Toxic Waste After Protest
A solar panel company in eastern China at the center of violent protests over toxic waste apologized on Monday for the trouble it had caused and promised to clean up the mess. The protests began on
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China quells village solar pollution protests
Residents of a village in east China accused riot police of heavy-handed tactics after a three-day protest against a solar panel factory accused of dumping toxic waste was brought to an end on Sunday.
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Dadumajra waste plant emissions dangerous to health, says PGI
School of Public Health submits report to civic body on effects of dioxins and furans from garbage plant Long-term low level exposure to toxic chemicals - dioxin and furans - may lead to the impairment
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People must know the hazards of PoP idols: Pollution control board
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has launched a campaign to promote the use of eco-friendly Ganesha idols. “Eco-friendly idols are a concept that can really make a difference to the environment.
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Chemical plant Spills Detergent Into Pennsylvania River
About 1,000 gallons of a biodegradable detergent spilled from a chemical plant into a southwestern Pennsylvania river, killing a small number of fish and prompting an investigation by state environmental
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Apple Cited as Adding to Pollution in China
A Chinese environmental group has singled out Apple for criticism, accusing the company’s Chinese suppliers of discharging polluted waste and toxic metals into surrounding communities and threatening public
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Apple Criticized For China Supply Chain Pollution
Chinese environmental groups accused Apple Inc of turning a blind eye as its suppliers pollute the country, the latest criticism of the technology company's environmental record. Toxic discharges from