| Similar Articles |
|---|
 |
Information Today
February 11, 2014
Donovan Griffin |
Electronic Waste Hazards In 1989, countries from around the world gathered at the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal to reduce the flow of hazardous waste from developed countries to underdeveloped countries.   |
Chemistry World
September 25, 2013
Patrick Walter |
Flame retardants levels in pregnant women fall following ban A decade long California ban on a class of persistent flame retardants used in electronics and furniture is already reaping benefits for pregnant women. |
Chemistry World
August 25, 2009
Hepeng Jia |
Heavy metal poisoning sparks protests in China A string of serious poisoning incidents caused by industrial pollution have triggered strong public protests across China, but experts say the events could represent an opportunity to improve the nation's environmental protection. |
Fast Company
Dec 2013/Jan 2014
Adam Minter |
Your iPhone's After Life The author's adventures in recycling old phones in China. |
Chemistry World
July 13, 2011
Rajesh Parishwad |
Manufacturers targeted by India's e-waste laws In a bid to tackle this problem the government has enacted legislation that will systematize e-waste recycling and require manufacturers to reduce levels of hazardous chemicals in electronics. |
Science News
December 8, 2001
Janet Raloff |
Fire Retardant Catfish? Although many U.S. fish contain fire retardants, they won't protect your grilled fare from burning. In fact, these compounds, which go by the name of polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are industrial pollutants... |
Health
May 2008
Alexandra Zissu |
Your Bed Rest easy on an organic mattress. |
PC Magazine
November 29, 2006
Matthew D. Sarrel |
Recycling E-Waste Recycle your computers and electronics to cut down on toxins. |
Chemistry World
January 7, 2015
Rebecca Trager |
Flame retardant levels in San Francisco Bay wildlife falls after phase-out Levels of the flame retardants polybrominated diphenyl ethers have dropped dramatically in the wildlife of the San Francisco Bay since government regulations led to an industry phase-out a decade ago. |
