News from other sources

Toxic pesticide banned in Jamaica
Endosulfan has been identified as a presisten organic pollutant
30.08.2010 | CSN Chemical Sensitivity Network

Girls Hit Puberty at Younger Ages
New research adds further evidence that girls are entering puberty at younger and younger ages, with implications for their physical and mental health.
30.08.2010 | SHIRLEY S. WANG

EU may ban dichlorobenzene in air fresheners
European Commission has recommended a ban on domestic uses of air fresheners and toilet deoderisers containing the chemical 1,4 dichlorobenzene.
27.08.2010 | ENDS Europe

Robin Hood Tax Campaign
Robin Hood Tax Campaign published an overview of its work
26.08.2010 | Robin Hood Tax

Polish Eco Centre Hosts future Eco Queens
Participants of 'Miss Supra National' beauty competition visited Polish Eco Center in Stryszow. They support a worldwide ban of GMO food.
25.08.2010 | International Coalition to Protect the Polish Countryside

Open letter to President of Afghanistan
The Afghanistan Women’s 50% Campaign published the open letter to the President of Afghanistan last week.
25.08.2010 | The Afghanistan Women’s 50% Campaign

British women's breasts getting bigger
The average bra size has expanded from 34B to 36D
22.08.2010 | The Guardian

GenderCC Newsletter
New issue of the GenderCC-Newsletter is already available.
16.08.2010 | GenderCC

Phthalate producers consider options under REACH
DEHP is on the EU candidate list but there is an exemption for medical uses
16.08.2010 | CW Briefing

Dangerous chemical in baby bottles
The chemical bisphenol A (BPA) can be found in baby bottles available on the market of United Kingdom.
10.08.2010 | The Independent