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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Environment Ministry to seek ¥300 billion budget for fallout decontamination
The Environment Ministry will request a fiscal 2015 budget allocation of around ¥300 billion for decontamination of areas tainted by radioactive fallout from Tokyo Electric Power Co.’s crippled Fukushima
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Few residents near Exide plant undergo testing for lead levels
Too few residents near the Exide battery recycling plant in Vernon have had their lead levels tested L.A. County can't gauge effects of air pollution from Exide plant as too few people are undergoing
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Pollution on the rise as norms flouted
A study by an NGO concluded that industrial pollution in the capital has increased due to flouting of norms by industrial units in Delhi. The study by Toxic Link, an environmental NGO, also gave details
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Odisha State Pollution Control Board fails waste segregation test
A recent survey by Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) found SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, flouting norms by not segregating biomedical waste despite repeated reminders. If not
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86,000 tonnes of Bangalore’s e-waste adds to garbage crisis
Companies prefer informal dealers as they offer better rates: study If it’s not enough that Bangalore’s IT companies and e-savvy population generates 86,118 tonnes of e-waste a year, a recent study
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Oil company blamed for releasing effluent into watercourses
KARAK: People of Terri union council of Banda Daud Shah on Monday staged a rally against a foreign oil and gas exploration company for releasing toxic effluents into the fields and natural watercourses.
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California expands lead soil testing area near Exide plant in Vernon
California regulators expanded the lead soil testing area near the Exide battery recycling plant in Vernon At least 144 more homes will be tested for lead contamination near Exide battery recycling
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On the edge: potential hotspots in Delhi
Delhi has been a seat of various industrial and semi-industrial activities which take place within the city boundary. These areas cater to many kinds of industries, including plastic,metal, textile, etc.
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Industrial, household wastes pollute rivers in Rajshahi
RAJSHAHI : Existing water bodies especially the Baranai River flowing through the northern part of the city is being heavily polluted and contaminated with disposal of wastes and toxic chemicals, scientists
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NGT cracks whip on Gangakhed sugar factory for violating green norms
Aurangabad: The National Green Tribunal on Saturday directed a company in Parbhani to pay Rs 5 lakh as environment restitution costs to the district collector for causing pollution and supporting activities