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A new killer has been agonizing society, robbing it of vibrant children and often leaving families devastated and desperate for help. The killer is Lead. Chemicals and waste play critical roles in today’s society…

First meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP1) taking place from 24 to 29 September 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland International community to celebrate on this occasion…

Dar es Salam, Tanzania - Officials from key agencies and regulatory bodies in the East African region met recently and agreed to work with other trading blocks in Africa, to establish and harmonise a limit to lead…

Ibrahim Thiaw, UN Environment Deputy Executive Director, on 13 June in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Countries from the pan-European region subsequently pledged to come up with a 'portfolio of actions' by the end of…

Addis Ababa, 2 November 2016 – Today Ethiopia is host to more than 600 participants gathered to attend the sixth African Geothermal Conference (ARGeo-C6). In attendance are regional and international experts,…

·    Low-carbon technologies aid clean air, save water and cut land use  ·    25 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and 17 million tonnes of particulates a year could be avoided through low-carbon and…

Kenya Green Universities Network Launched to Promote Sustainability Practices in Higher Education Institutions Nairobi 5 February 2016 – More than 160 participants from Kenyan higher education institutions today…

Conclusion

“We can buy toys from numerous retailers, yet we do not usually consider their chemical composition and possible harmful effects. This campaign reminded me to think twice before I buy a new toy for my child, and to…