Environmental Protection Agency-The Washington Post-Government Plans-Soot Standards

U.S. proposal would tighten soot standards: report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government plans on Friday to announce a proposal to strengthen standards for regulating air pollution from soot that could offer health benefits over time but require some industries to make new anti-pollution investments, The Washington Post reported. The Environmental Protection Agency will propose to tighten annual exposure to fine-particle soot to between 12 and 13 micrograms per cubic meter of air from 15 micrograms, according to people briefed on the plan, the report said. ... read more..

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Mercury found in China baby formula

High levels of mercury have been found in Chinese baby formula

Chinese dairy maker Yili said it had started recalling batches of baby formula after authorities found they contained high levels of mercury, in the latest food safety scare to hit the country. read more..

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South China Morning Post-Asian Financial Centre-Industrial Pollution-Air Pollution Levels

Hong Kong air pollution at worst levels ever: report

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Air pollution levels in Hong Kong were the worst ever last year, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday, a finding that may further undermine the city's role as an Asian financial centre as business executives relocate because of health concerns. Worsening air quality in Hong Kong caused by vehicle emissions and industrial pollution from the neighboring Pearl River Delta is already forcing many in the financial community to move to Singapore. ... read more..

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