Hazardous Chemicals
latest news & developments
Environment department warns against using transformer oil on the body over toxic PCB risks
The department has issued a public health warning after reports that transformer oil is being used for medicinal purposes in some communities
UN report shows decline in some chemical pollutants as new threats emerge
Persistent organic pollutants stay in the environment over decades and longer and are linked to cancer, liver damage and decreased fertility
Diet of plastic their harmful chemicals is killing seabirds
An international team of researchers has found plastic chemicals in seabirds, including flame retardants and UV stabilisers, as well as banned pollutants