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Sipa, a known traditional toy for children which are locally-made using plastic straws with lead metal washers, were found to contain 99.64% pure lead. The

Marcet Let’s say you have more chance of understanding quantum mechanics than understanding “economics”…  Say that the concept of atoms started in ancient Greece with philosophers like Lucretius and Epicurus.

27 May 2021, Quezon City.  Government, industry and civil society groups lauded the shortlisting of the country’s landmark lead paint regulation for the

(Photo from the EcoWaste Coalition) This, after one of the agency’s policies was shortlisted from a total of 55 nominated policies from 36 countries by the World Future Council (WFC) for its Future Policy Award 2021 (FPA 2021). Dubbed as the “Oscar on best policies,” the FPA is the first and only award that celebrates policies for the benefit of present and future generations on an international level. This year’s FPA puts the spotlight on the most effective policy solutions that minim...

Feb 3, 2021 MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University’s Office of Graduate Studies and Research has awarded nine NMU Faculty Research Grants worth $7,000 each. The purpose of the internal grant program is to assist faculty in seeking advancement in their respective fields through significant scholarly achievements such as publications, artistic works, research projects and manuscripts, with the ultimate goal of capitalizing on project potential to gain future external funding. Below is a li...

Published December 22, 2020, 3:15 PM Environmental health organization EcoWaste Coalition appealed to consumers to practice vigilance to thwart the illegal sale of aerosol or spray paints.  These products are laden with high concentrations of lead, a toxic chemical that is banned in the manufacture of paints. In its regular monitoring, EcoWaste detected dangerously high lead levels in 13 new spray paints.  The group is observing the seventh anniversary of the groundbreaking Chemical Control O...