Tuesday, May 3, 2011

UN Targets Widely-Used Pesticide Endosulfan for Phase-Out

Geneva, 3 May 2011
 
Representatives from 127 Governments meeting in Geneva last week agreed to add endosulfan to the United Nations' list of persistent organic pollutants to be eliminated worldwide. Details here.

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Heat killed ‘staggering’ 50,000 people in Europe’s cities this summer, scientists warn

The Guardian. People succumbed to heat at highest rates in Malta, Italy and Hungary. Health issues, loneliness and poverty are exacerbating ...