The IMF’s April 2025 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa presents a clear warning: regional growth is slowing, debt pressures are mounting, and donor assistance is declining. Yet the report outlines critical opportunities particularly in domestic revenue mobilization, structural reform, and private sector activation that can shape a more resilient …
304 litres of pesticide stored in drums near Mannarkkad The State government has begun efforts to detoxify 304 litres of endosulfan stored in heavy-duty polythene drums imported from Japan at Thathemangalam, near Mannarkkad. It was two weeks ago that the banned pesticide kept in corroded barrels at a Plantation Corporation …
People of 45 districts in Bangladesh, are at risk of contracting kala-azar as the fly-borne disease breaks out in different parts of country in recent times, found a study conducted by the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Diseases Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR-B) and Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College and Hospital. Read more in …
Samples of decorative paint with excessive lead content would be sent to Italy for testing shortly, Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) Executive Director Hemantha Withanage said He said more samples would be collected from traders and manufacturers in a bid to make Sri Lanka a lead free nation. "We have …
Several years ago, Columbia University researcher Robin Whyatt and her team at the Mailman School of Public Health discovered that inner-city kids in New York have some of the highest asthma rates in the world. Nearly a quarter of New York City kids have asthma. The scientists were determined to …
The NSW government has called for a national ban on the sale and production of shampoos and other products containing microplastics before they inflict worse damage on marine environments. Environment Minister Rob Stokes said on Thursday the government would convene an industry working group intended to eliminate the pollutant by …
MALAPPURAM: Even though the Supreme Court banned endosulfan in the country in May 2011, the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIBRC) continues to list it under approved pesticides. The CIBRC website has listed endosulfan under the categories 'pesticides and formulations approved for use in India' and 'approved formulation of …
Says samples of leading brands tested contain unacceptable levels of dangerous chemicals; govt's Tea Board denies charges The Indian arm of Greenpeace, a global pressure group for the environment, alleged on Monday that pesticides considered both highly and moderately hazardous by the World Health Organization (WHO) had been found in …
Study finds staggering levels of poisonous metals in toys; most parents unaware of health hazards It is normal for toys to contain plastics, small motors, miniature wheels; but toxic metals such as lead, chromium, cadmium – not so normal. Most parents, oblivious to the fact, expose their kids to the …
The chemical triclosan has been linked to cancer-cell growth and disrupted development in animals. Regulators are reviewing whether it’s safe to put in soap, cutting boards and toys. Consumer companies are phasing it out. Minnesota voted in May to ban it in many products. At the same time, millions of …
A Bill further to amend the Factories Act, 1948. This Act may be called the Factories (Amendment) Act, 2014. It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification, in the Official Gazette, appoint, and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this …
VISAKHAPATNAM: Over 50 residents of areas near the airport staged a protest in front of the Container Corporation of India (Concor) Logistics Park on Wednesday for allegedly handling hazardous chemicals that were posing a health threat to those residing in its vicinity. According to the residents, several hazardous chemicals were …
To facilitate e-waste management in the country, the government is implementing a scheme under which financial assistance is provided for awareness and capacity building activities relating to e-waste management. Environment minister Prakash Javadekar told Lok Sabha on Wednesday that under the 'Creation of Management Structure for Hazardous Substances' scheme, government …
Endosulfan victims will launch an indefinite fast in front of the Secretariat on June 23 to protest against the government’s failure to keep the promises given to them. Endosulfan Victims Front president T. Sobhana and secretary Amabalathara Krishnan said on Wednesday that the government had not kept its word to …
Chief Minister Oommen Chandy told the Assembly that all deserving will be included in the list of endosulfan victims, in the wake of reports that all victims have not been fully included in the list. ‘’The govt is very serious with respect to welfare of endosulfan victims. Now only people …
Directs State To Inform Court About The Steps Being Taken The Kerala high court on Thursday criticized the state government for delaying implementation of compensation and rehabilitation package for endosulfan victims in the state. During the hearing of a case questioning the delay, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Manjula …
Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Sunday that he says gives Illinois the distinction as the first state in the nation to ban the sale and manufacture of soaps and cosmetics containing microbeads. Synthetic plastic microbeads — billed as a way to exfoliate or scrub surfaces — are found in facial …
The government on Monday announced its plan to ban the import of any products that contain Hydro Chlouro Flouro Carbons (HCFC) from 2015. Speaking to reporters at a workshop held at the Customs Building, the director at the environment ministry Mirza Mohamed said that the ban on import of any …
Adidas has thrown off an investigation and subsequent protest from Greenpeace about the presence of dangerous chemicals in official World Cup merchandise. Last month's investigation from Greenpeace discovered hazardous substances in numerous Adidas products. But the sportswear giant has told edie that its entire inventory 'fully meets all legal requirements'. …
Global sportswear brands Adidas and Nike have been rapped by Greenpeace for producing football merchandise containing high levels of hazardous chemicals ahead of the 2012 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. A recent investigation by the environmental organisation discovered hazardous substances in 33 items purchased across three continents - including boots, …
Farmers of various villages of the district, who have been spreading awareness against the use of pesticides, shared their stories during a blood donation camp organised in the city by NGO ‘Awaz Jan Jan Ki’ at Shree Ram School today. These farmers, along with the NGO, have decided to approach …
