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Indonesia working out regulations banning ODS

The Indonesian government is working out a number of regulations banning the use of ozone-depleting substances (ODS), ...

People warned of food products containing formalin

The Balikpapan city administration warned household wives against buying food products containing formalin. "We ...

Indonesia to hold talk show to celebrate world biodiversity day

Indonesia`s Environmental Affairs Ministry will organize a talk show on "Challenge and Opportunity of Nagoya Protocol ...

Indonesian Minister for Environment office discusses protection for ozone layer

The Office of the Indonesian Minister for Environment held an ozone layer protection technical meeting here on Tuesday ...

little faith in china leader`s pollution promises

Thick grey smog pressed against Zhao Jian`s windshield, blotting visibility to two metres as he drove through China`s ...

Indonesia wins global recognition for MDG implementation

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon earlier this year requested Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to co-chair ...

Health sector needs Rp80 tln to achieve MDGS

Budget allocations for the health sector must be raised by 68 percent to Rp80.6 trillion next year to achieve the ...

Mount Dukono spews volcanic ash

Mount Dukono in North Maluku province spewed volcanic ash on Tuesday, after showing signs of decreased activity in the ...

Mount Gamkonora erupts

Mount Gamkonora, in North Maluku province, erupted on Wednesday afternoon, forcing hundreds of residents living on the ...

New animal virus hits 74 farms in England

A new virus affecting livestock called Schmallenberg has been identified on 74 farms in Britain`s England areas. ...

Pool chlorine tied to lung damage in elite swimmers

Competitive swimmers who train at indoor chlorinated swimming pools may have lung changes similar to those seen in ...

Noted Medical Researcher Dr. Thomas Levy, MD, JD, Technical Advisor to LivOn Labs

-     Dr. Thomas Levy, MD, JD, will address the 3rd World Congress of Ningen Dock ( ...

RI, Switzerland break deadlock over basel convention negotiations

At the initiative of Indonesia and Switzerland the 10th Conference of Parties (COP-10) broke a 16-year deadlock over ...

Coral reef destruction caused by Montara explosion

Timor Sea observer Ferdi Tanoni said the destruction of coral reefs in Sawu waters in East Nusa Tenggara was caused by ...

Toxic chemicals found in kids` car seats: Study

More than half of children`s car seats sold in the United States contain hazardous chemicals, according to a study ...