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Toxic Chemicals and Waste  | Useful info   International NGOs and Networks Basel Action Network (BAN) Global network of toxics and development activist organizations that share a vision of international environmental justice. BAN seeks to prevent all forms of "toxic trade" -- in toxic wastes, toxic products and toxic technologies. Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives International alliance of individuals, non-governmental organization, community-based organizations, academics and others working to end the incineration of all forms of waste and to promote sustainable waste prevention and discard management practices. International POPs Elimination Network (IPEN) Global network of public interest non-governmental organizations united in support of a common POPs Elimination Platform. The mission of IPEN is to work for the global elimination of persistent organic pollutants, on an expedited yet socially equitable basis. Pesticide Action Network Africa PAN Africa is the international Pesticide Action Network's Regional Center for Africa. It involves volunteers, NGOs, farmers organisations, institutes, universities and individuals who support the adoption of sound ecological practices in place of dangerous chemical pesticides. Site in French and English.   more useful info ...  Toxic Chemicals and Waste International and Regional Organizations Information Resources	International and Regional Organizations Information Resources   People Society Environment    Biodiversity    Energy    Natural Resources    Sustainable Development    Toxic Chemicals and Waste    Water & Oceans Communication Globalization   Waste Concern A non-governmental research based organization, working closely with government, private sector and local communities to improve solid waste condition. Bangladesh. Go to NGO directory Selected news Toxic Chemicals and Waste /Natural Resources - Tue Aug 30 2005 Glyphosate herbicide, the poison from the skies Glyphosate herbicides are widely used in agriculture. Monsanto has developed a series of genetically engineered Roundup Ready crops which are not damaged by Roundup, no matter how much is sprayed on the crops. Those who are certainly damaged are local people and local environments. Source: WRM Toxic Chemicals and Waste /Sustainable Development - Mon Jun 20 2005 Native community wins battle against uranium mining in Arizona, USA Allied community groups have achieved a hard-won victory: a ban on uranium mining, milling, and processing on the vast Navajo lands in Arizona and New Mexico, USA. A nuclear industry, with the help of the US federal government, has exploited the uranium reservation since the 1940s spreading contamination into Navajo's lands and waters. Source: Third World Network Features See more ...

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