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1 Aug 2022 TOKYO
Regulator Approves Release
The IAEA says the release, which will take place over many years and is not expected to begin before spring 2023, meets international standards and "will not cause any harm to the environment".
1 Aug 2022 BEIRUT
Lebanon: Children's Health At Risk
UNICEF has updated its report on Lebanon and says public sector providers have been unable to provide sufficient water to their customers, largely as a result of the power crisis, but also because they are unable to afford parts, repairs and diesel, amid spiraling inflation.
1 Aug 2022 BETHLEHEM PA, United States
New Study Confirms Health Hazard Related To Lead In Water
New data reveals robust evidence of adverse health impacts of lead contaminated water. Among the findings: prenatal lead exposure increased the chance of low-birth-weight by 18% and increased the probability of preterm birth by 19%.
1 Aug 2022 NEW YORK NY, United States
UN General Assembly Recognises Human Right To A Healthy Environment
The new resolution affirms a right that had earlier been recognised as a part of international human rights law and procedures by the UN Human Rights Council but also creates new formal links to environmental agreements.
30 Jul 2022 YORK, United Kingdom
Pharmaceutical Waste Endangering World’s Rivers
Forty-three percent of the world's rivers have levels of pharmaceutical pollution that are of concern.
28 Jul 2022 AMHERST MA, United States
Study Assesses Impact Of Lithium Mining On Water Resources
Lithium mining does reduce groundwater availability, but to a lesser extent than other sectors. The study focused on whether water supply would restock levels to compensate mining activity and found that this may depend on how old the water is, given that the recharge times for most aquifers in the
28 Jul 2022 DELHI, India
Dangerous Levels Of Toxic Chemical Found In Indian Drinking Water
Levels of Nonylphenol ranging from 29.1 parts per billion (ppb) to 80.5 ppb were found in 15 samples taken across the country. A safe level is considered to be 0.33 ppb.
28 Jul 2022 AMMAN, Jordan
Tensions Rise Between Israelis And Palestinians Over Water
Tensions between Palestinians and Israelis are rising and protests have been held against water shortages in the month of July.
28 Jul 2022 KYIV, Ukraine
Uncertainty Surrounds Cholera Outbreak In Mariupol
There are unverified reports of cholera outbreaks in Mariupol as the city has no working water system only 3-5% of the population has access to water.
28 Jul 2022 TALINN, Estonia
Helsinki Convention Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
The Helsinki convention is known amongst other things for its protection of water quality and water related ecosystems, as well as its broad protection of groundwater sources. Its framework provides the broad parameters for cooperation under which many more detailed agreements are negotiated at river basin level.
28 Jul 2022 COPENHAGEN, Denmark
European Environment Agency Recommends Circularity In Wastewater Treatment
In a new report the European Environment Agency (EEA) recommends initiatives towards achieving circularity in wastewater treatment and focuses on urban water treatment facilities.
28 Jul 2022 BEIJING, China
China Gradually Adapting To Climate Change
Exceptionally heavy rainfall in May and June has been succeeded by exceptionally high temperatures in July. New policy documents emphasize monitoring climate risks in key productive sectors.