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US signs major mercury protection bill into law
Tthe President has signed into law critical legislation that will help protect Americans and people around the world from mercury poisoning by banning the export of elemental mercury from the United States, according to scientists and policy experts at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). “Today we have won a momentous victory for public health that will save lives both here and abroad,” said Susan Keane, a scientist for NRDC. “Banning the export of mercury will substantially reduce mercury contamination in fish, prevent the contamination of our water, and shield our children from a dangerous ... |
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New list of hazardous substances spotlighted for international action
A new range of everyday and industrial chemicals used in carpets and textiles up to aviation devices and medical equipment may soon be controlled or eliminated under an international hazardous substances treaty. Scientists this week began reviewing four to add to a list of five substances already short-listed last year for consideration under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. The four additional substances are - Commercial uses of octabromodiphenyl ether, a brominated flame retardant used in textiles and carpets Pentachlorobenzene, found in electrical transformer fluids ... |
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- ISO standards contribute to meeting World Food Day 2008 challenge
World Food Day 2008 addresses what has been categorized by many as one of the greatest challenges of our time: climate change and its impact on food security. ...
- Scientists warn of health risks from exposure to noise from personal music players
Listening to personal music players at a high volume over a sustained period can lead to permanent hearing damage, according to an opinion of the EU Scientific ...
- Experts devise action plan to examine impact of climate change on health
A meeting of experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Madrid have agreed to a research agenda to develop an evidence-based framework ...
- EC Commissioner Piebalgs underlines the need to reinforce rules on nuclear safety
At the fifth meeting of the High Level Group (HLG) on Nuclear Safety and Waste Management, Andris Piebalgs, Energy Commissioner highlighted the need for ...
- In the fight to save children’s lives, washing hands takes centre stage
Wednesday 15th October marked the first ever Global Handwashing Day, celebrated in over 70 countries across five continents in an effort to mobilize and ...
- Indoor dust poses significant endocrine disruptor risk
The risks from exposure to outdoor pollution or sources like tobacco smoke are well known, but indoor dust can also pose health risks, especially to young ...
- ESS and Atrion International extend hazardous substance reporting
ESS, the leading provider of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) and Crisis Management software for enterprise sustainability, and Atrion International, ...
- The MACK Group, LLC completes large asbestos abatement project
The MACK Group, LLC completed a large asbestos abatement removal project at the former GAF Plant located in South Bound Brook, New Jersey. The asbestos ...
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