WASHINGTON, Jan 10 2013 (IPS) – Even as government negotiators from around the world prepare to gather next week for a final round of talks on a new international treaty limiting the use of mercury, scientists and activists are warning that the draft treaty is both too weak and too limited in scope to have a major impact. Read the rest of this entry »
Treaty “insufficient” to reduce global mercury levels
January 10, 2013
New UN environment studies show rising mercury threat to people in developing countries
January 10, 2013
10 January 2013 – Communities in developing countries are facing increasing health and environmental risks linked to exposure to mercury, according to new studies by the United Nations environmental agency. Read the rest of this entry »
Senate confirms Subic toxic waste dumping
November 22, 2012
US Navy contractor broke law—Legarda
A US Navy contractor violated Philippine environmental laws by dumping toxic waste into Subic Bay in October, Senate investigators found Wednesday. Read the rest of this entry »
Sale of imported mercury-laced skin whitening producs continues — watchdog
September 12, 2012
The sale of imported mercury-laced skin whitening products in the domestic market continues notwithstanding efforts to have them removed for consumers’ health and safety, a toxics watchdog pointed out. Read the rest of this entry »
Health-damaging chemicals found in toys being sold to public school children
July 26, 2012
A toxics watchdog has revealed that toys containing health-damaging chemicals are being sold to public school children right at their doorstep. Read the rest of this entry »
Watchdog warns of toxic silver cleaners
July 3, 2012
Buyers are being warned of the toxic contents of silver jewelry, the Ecowaste Coalition said.
Many are unaware that cyanide-laced cleaning solutions are openly sold in jewelry shops and malls in Makati City, Mandaluyong, Pasay, Manila, and Quezon City, according to Thony Dizon, coordinator of EcoWaste’s Project Protect. Read the rest of this entry »
Ice plant ammonia pipe blast downs 90 Zamboanga residents
March 2, 2012
ZAMBOANGA CITY: Dozens of people were rushed to hospital after an ammonia pipe explosion at an ice plant factory in the southern port city of Zamboanga, police said. Read the rest of this entry »
Company under fire over toxic waste
February 7, 2012
MALOLOS CITY—-The Bulacan Environment and Natural Resources Office has fined and ordered Glo Siphoning Septic Tank & Declogging Pipelines Services to explain why its license should not be revoked for alleged pollution. Read the rest of this entry »
Busted fluorescent lamps’ dangers cited
January 30, 2012
MANILA, Philippines — Environment-health advocates on Monday warned the public against improper disposal of busted fluorescent lamps as it releases toxic mercury into the environment that endangers the health of the people. Read the rest of this entry »
Toxins detected on food containers in Metro Manila outlets
December 20, 2011
The EcoWaste Coalition yesterday reported that it has detected sky-high levels of toxic elements on several beverage and food containers purchased from popular retail outlets in Metro Manila. Read the rest of this entry »
