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Asia's big brown cloud
United Nations scientists say a toxic brown cloud over Asia may be responsible for altering weather patterns and harming the health of untold millions.
www.nytimes.com/2008/11/14/world/14cloud.html?_r...
Cadbury pulls melamine-laced chocolate from China
By MIN LEE, Associated Press Writer 53 minutes ago
HONG KONG - British candy maker Cadbury announced a recall Monday of chocolate made in its Beijing factory after it was found to contain melamine, the industrial chemical that has sickened tens of thousands of Chinese children.
news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080929/ap_on_re_as/as_chin...
Growing Green Computers
Toxic waste elements of computers slowly being reduced by companies
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25759013/
Congress bans phthalates in children's toys and baby products
Turns out those innocent looking dolls and baby toys actually DO pose a serious health threat to children...and adults. The shocking part of this story, is that the powers that be actually are taking action!
www.icis.com/Articles/2008/07/28/9143663/us-cong...
Troubling Dioxin Levels At China's E-waste Sites
High toxicity levels in women and children at e-waste sites sparks health fears
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/0803310925...
