Philippines: HCWH and Other Environmental Groups Detect Toxic Vapors
NewsInfo – An investigation conducted by Health Care Without Harm SE-Asia, Ban Toxics, Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, and the EcoWaste Coalition yielded disturbing levels of mercury vapor in lamp waste recycling stations. The groups pointed out that mercury is highly toxic especially to developing nervous systems and that exposure to high levels of mercury could cause permanent brain damage, central nervous system disorders, memory loss, heart disease, kidney failure, liver damage, vision loss, sensation loss, and tremors. more

Brussels: HCWH attends Public Hearing on Endocrine Disrupters and Launch of SIN 2.0
HCWH – On 3rd of May Anja Leetz, executive director of HCWH Europe will attend a "Public Hearing on Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals - from Ambition to Action" in Brussels. The 2.0 version of the SIN List will be launched at this event, listing new chemicals selected specifically for their endocrine-disrupting properties. more

Ecuador: Improper Disposal of Medical Waste Impacts on Health
La Hora – Problems associated with waste generated in hospitals is a matter of national concern. Inadequate collection, transport, storage and disposal of hospital waste can cause serious physical harm and serious infections to staff working in hospitals, patients and the community. more

Korea: A Population-based Study Links Mercury Exposure To Eczema
Environmental Health News – Mercury exposure – possibly through eating seafood – is linked to a greater risk of contracting atopic dermatitis, a common skin disease known more commonly as eczema, report Korean researchers in the journal Environmental Research. more

India: Artists Produce Video and Participate of the Campaign Against Endosulfan
YouTube – Kerala film artists, youth icons and important film actors have declared support to the campaign to ban endosulfan and have produced and uploaded a new film. more (watch video)

Philippines: Dengue Cases Rise As a Result of Climate Change
The Journal – Senator Loren Legarda, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Climate Change and worried over the reported rise in dengue cases as a result of climate change, urged the Department of Health to improve its public health services and ensure early prevention and control of diseases. According to Legarda and quoting the Climate Vulnerability Monitor 2010, it is not disasters but climate change related-diseases that cause the most number of deaths.  more

Spain: Hospitals Save Millions on Solar Power
Hospitalaria – Hospisol, a project of the Regional Energy Authority of Castilla and León (EREN), dependent of the Ministry of Economy and Employment aims to install solar hot water panels and provide renewable energy in all 23 public hospitals (7,000 beds) in the region. This will represent savings equal to 560 tonnes of oil per year. The project, begun in 2004 has reached 65% of its goal. more (in spanish)

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